Pineapple Margaritas Recipe
A tropical Pineapple Margarita made with tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. This recipe skips the sugary mixes for a crisp, craft-cocktail finish. Follow my step-by-step instructions for a single serving on the rocks or a batch for a pitcher for entertaining a crowd.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 1 serving
For The Rim
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or Tajin
- 1 lime wedge
For The Pineapple Margarita
- 2 ounces tequila Blanco aka Silver Tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 ounce lime juice preferably freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces pineapple juice adjust depending on how strong or fruity you’d like it
- ½ ounce agave nectar optional
- 3/4 cup Ice
For The Garnishes:
- Lime wedge
- Pineapple slices
Place the salt (or Tajin) in a small shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip it into a small plate of salt. Set aside.
Place tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, pineapple juice, agave nectar (if using), and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled for about 15 seconds.
Fill a chilled glass with ice, then strain the drink over it.
Garnish with sliced lime or a few slices of pineapple and or mint leaves. Serve right away.
- Yields: This recipe makes 1 pineapple margarita, and the nutritional values are for 1 serving.
- Make it a pitcher: If you'd like to make it for a crowd, the ingredients below are for 8 servings. I recommend making this earlier in the day and storing it in the fridge with a lid (without ice).
- 2 cups Tequila Blanco
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup orange liqueur or triple sec
- ¼ cup agave nectar or simple syrup, plus more to taste
- For the frozen version: You can make a slushy frozen pineapple margarita by using a cup of frozen pineapple chunks instead of pineapple juice and ice, following the same recipe. I recommend using a high-powered blender and using a splash of pineapple juice as necessary.
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 6990mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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