This pineapple margarita is a tropical spin on the classic! The winning combination of pineapple, tequila and lime makes a killer cocktHere’s a tropical drink that marries the perfect combination of pineapple, tequila and lime: the Pineapple Margarita! We’ve become experts in all the margarita recipes, from the classic to the more off-the-wall. And this juicy, fruity cocktail has become a favorite! The sweet pineapple goes hand in hand with the sharp bite of the tequila and zingy lime. Add Cointreau orange liqueur to the mix, and it’s a party. You need to add this to your cocktail repertoire…stat.
What’s in a pineapple margarita?
The classic margarita is one of the most famous cocktails of all time, invented back in the 1930’s. In fact, it’s on the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails. This means that there’s an “official” definition of the ingredients in a margarita: lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. That’s right: no added simple syrup! We’re margarita purists and we love the simplicity of this drink made the right way.
This pineapple margarita is spin on the classic that’s in the same vein. No added simple syrup here! The sweetness of the pineapple juice and the hint of sugar in the Cointreau make it the perfect sweet tart flavor.
How to make a pineapple margarita
This pineapple margarita is “on the rocks”, meaning it’s served over ice. It’s a classic “shaken” cocktail you can mix up in a cocktail shaker. The salt rim is optional. It adds just the right searing saltiness to each sip, but if you’re feeling lazy it’s just as tasty without!
Rim the glass with salt. Salt enhances the sweet and sour flavors in the drink! How to make the perfect salt rim? See below.
Shake in a cocktail shaker. Shake the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker! Don’t have one? Use a covered jar with a lid.
Strain into a glass and add ice. Strain it into a glass and serve with ice. That’s it! We like to garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge, but that’s just for looks.
Ingredients
BY THE GLASS (single serving)
3 ounces 100% pineapple juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce tequila