Description
This Pineapple Margarita recipe is a tropical twist on the classic cocktail, combining the flavors of tequila, pineapple juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice for a refreshing and vibrant drink. Perfect for sipping on a sunny day or at your next fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple Margarita:
- 1 ounce tequila blanco (or reposado) (or 2 tablespoons)
- 3 ounces pineapple juice (or 6 tablespoons)
- ¾ ounce Cointreau (or 1½ tablespoons)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) (or 1 tablespoon)
- Kosher salt (for the rim)
- Ice for serving
- Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rim your glass: Add some salt to a small plate. Cut the lime into wedges and run one wedge along the rim of your glass. Invert the glass into the salt to add a salt rim. You’ll use the rest of the lime wedges to squeeze the lime juice.
- Add ice: Add some ice to your glass.
- Mix your margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the tequila, pineapple juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Serve: Strain the margarita into your prepared glass. Garnish with a thin pineapple wedge and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Margarita, Margarita Recipe, Tropical Cocktail, Tequila Drink
