The search is over, you have found a truly Perfect Pineapple Margarita Recipe. It is a completely balanced ratio of margarita ingredients with the tropical flavor of pineapple. You only need 4 ingredients and a shaker (pssst.. the shaker is one of the secret steps to a perfect pineapple marg!!).
If you love a margarita you can also try this grapefruit margarita, apple cider margarita, or pomegranate margarita. So many to choose from!
Ingredients
You only need 4 ingredients to make a killer Pineapple Margarita, plus kosher salt (optional).
Cocktail Shaker
You definitely want to use a cocktail shaker to make your pineapple margarita!!!
The Cocktail Shaker (or in a pinch you can use a mason jar, carefully!!) is essential. It totally opens up the pineapple flavor and blends the ingredients perfectly.
Bonus, it creates this beautiful foam on top of your marg!
Tips for the Perfect Pineapple Margarita
- Shake your pineapple juice before measuring it into your drink. It can tend to separate.
- If your margarita doesn’t completely fill your glass, add more ice on top. A nice icy drink always looks yummy!
- Garnish with pineapple or lime.
- Only salt half the rim… too much salt will overtake the nice tropical flavors of the pineapple.
- DO NOT SKIP THE SHAKING!!! If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, just use a mason jar with a lid (but be careful since it is glass).
- Serve it with chips and Salsa, Guac or Pico de Gallo!
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Perfect Pineapple Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker (in a pinch use a mason jar, carefully)
Ingredients
- 1 oz silver tequila
- ¾ oz Cointreau- triple sec
- ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
Garnish
- kosher salt
- pineapple wedges or lime wheels
Instructions
- Prep an 8-10 oz glass by running a little lime or pineapple over half the rim of the glass, then dip in kosher salt. Fill the glass half way with crushed ice. Pro Tip: Only salt half the rim so you can have some drinks with salt and some without. I find salting the whole rim is too much for the pineapple.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with a few cubes of ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and pineapple. Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. Pro Tip: Shaking is not optional! Shaking opens up the pineapple and combines the flavors. If you do not have a shaker use a mason jar (carefully).
- Strain your pineapple margarita into your prepared glass.
- Garnish the glass with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge.
Notes:
- Shake your pineapple juice before measuring it into your drink. It can tend to separate.
- If your margarita doesn’t completely fill your glass, add more ice on top. A nice icy drink always looks yummy!
- Garnish with pineapple or lime.
- Add a jalapeno as a garnish for a little kiss of heat.
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
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