Description
Tropical pineapple margaritas blend zesty Mexican spirits with sweet, tangy fruit for a refreshing cocktail. Lime juice and tequila create a perfect balance of flavors you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (120 ml) tequila (silver or reposado)
- 2 oz (60 ml) triple sec (or orange liqueur like Cointreau)
- 4 oz (120 ml) pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 2 oz (60 ml) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 12 tsps agave syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice
- 2 tbsps tajin or salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 pineapple wedge
- 1 lime slice
- Jalapeno slices (for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Artfully coat glass edges with tajin or salt, creating a zesty flavor foundation that elevates the entire drinking experience.
- Cocktail Composition: Combine premium tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice, and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice, ensuring a harmonious blend of tropical flavors.
- Mixing Technique: Execute a vigorous 20-second shake, transforming the ingredients into a perfectly chilled, well-integrated liquid explosion that promises a sensory adventure.
- Glass Styling: Strategically layer fresh ice cubes in serving glasses, preparing a crisp, cool canvas for the impending tropical libation.
- Presentation and Garnish: Delicately strain the cocktail over prepared ice, then crown each glass with a playful garnish – choose between a vibrant pineapple wedge, zesty lime slice, or a daring jalapeno accent for those seeking a spicy twist.
- Celebration: Lift your meticulously crafted margarita, allowing the complex flavor profile to transport you to a sun-soaked paradise with every invigorating sip.
Notes
- Rim Preparation Technique: Use a small plate with tajin or salt, gently rotate glass rim for even, consistent coating that enhances flavor without clumping.
- Ice Selection Strategy: Crush ice precisely for better cocktail chilling and smoother texture; avoid large chunks that dilute drink’s intensity.
- Shaking Precision: Count exact 20-second shake to perfectly integrate ingredients and create optimal temperature without over-diluting cocktail.
- Garnish Elevation: Select fresh, ripe pineapple for maximum flavor; slice garnishes thinly to maintain elegant presentation and complementary taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg