The Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is my new party alcoholic drink. It mixes simple ingredients with big flavors to create a perfect spicy-sweet cocktail.
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Pineapple jalapeno margarita recipe
Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita is a refreshing cocktail with a unique flavor profile. The beverage combines the sweetness of pineapple with the heat of jalapeño peppers. It has balanced sweet, tart, and spicy notes in a refreshing and visually appealing drink.
This cocktail is popular for festive occasions and gatherings, such as happy hours, dinner parties, taco nights, and celebrations like Cinco de Mayo. Its unique combination of flavors is worth trying.
The pineapple jalapeno cocktail matches well with grilled chicken and pork carnitas. Tropical options include coconut shrimp, pineapple skewers, Hawaiian poke, fruit salsa, and mango avocado salad.
This margarita enhances Mexican dishes like fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and chipotle shrimp. For dessert, lime sorbet or pineapple upside-down cake works well. Appetizers like guacamole with chips or spicy jalapeño poppers also pair perfectly.
Here’s how to make pineapple jalapeno margarita:
Pineapple jalapeno margarita
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 fresh jalapenos sliced
- 4 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming glasses optional
- Pineapple slices and jalapeno slices for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glasses with salt. Run a lime wedge along the rim, then dip the rim into salt on a plate.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh pineapple chunks and jalapeno slices together until well combined and juicy.
- Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes, secure the lid, and shake the mixture for about 15-20 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses over ice.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh pineapple and a jalapeno slice for an extra kick.
Notes
SIMILAR RECIPES
If your pineapple jalapeno cocktail is too spicy, add pineapple juice and strain out the peppers. If it’s too sweet, boost lime juice and tequila. If too tart, mix in simple syrup. For weak flavor, muddle extra jalapeño and fresh pineapple.
Variations
Here are some popular versions of the pineapple jalapeno margarita:
- Frozen Version uses frozen pineapple chunks to create a slushy texture.
- Spice Level Adaptations control the heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeño. For those who prefer less spice, reduce the number of jalapeño slices or omit them entirely. For an extra kick, consider using jalapeño-infused tequila or adding more jalapeño slices during muddling.
- Fruit Variations substitute or add other fruits like mango or passion fruit for different flavor profiles.
- Mocktail Adaption substitutes tequila with a non-alcoholic spirit.
- Seasonal Adaptions
- Summer Enhancement Options add fresh mint leaves, watermelon, and use grilled pineapple.
- Fall Transitions add warming spice and use a spiced rim.
- Winter Version includes cinnamon-infused simple syrup, charred jalapeños, warm spice rim blend, and caramelized pineapple garnish
- Spring Variation blend lighter jalapeño presence and fresh herbs