Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
A spicy sweet margarita with muddled fresh pineapple and jalapeno for a sweet heat kick.
Servings 4
Calories 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 6 ounces tequila silver
- 3 ounces triple sec
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- lime wedges
- ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks divided
- 1 jalapeno cut in slices and divided
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place ¼ cup of pineapple and 4 slices jalapeno in a shaker and using a muddler, mash the pineapple and jalapeno together.
- Add the ice cubes, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Cover and shake well. Strain the muddled pineapple and jalapeno from the margarita.
- Mix together the sugar and black pepper on a small plate. Dip the edge of the drinking glass in a small amount of lime juice. Then dip in the sugar mixture.
- Pour the pineapple jalapeno margarita into each glass.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- No Cocktail Shaker? No Problem! Use a quart sized jar with a lid and shake! Just be sure to strain the muddled pineapple and jalapeno before pouring.
- Try this jalapeno powder mixed with the sugar in place of the black pepper to rim the glass.
- Rim with just sugar and no pepper.
- If you prefer a salt rim, skip the sugar and pepper.
- Be sure to strain the muddled fruit before pouring the margarita.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg