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.
kosher salt
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).
1 oz silver tequila, ¾ oz Cointreau- triple sec, ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 oz pineapple juice
Strain your pineapple margarita into your prepared glass.
Garnish the glass with a lime wheel or pineapple wedge.
pineapple wedges or lime wheels
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RECIPE TIPS:
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 it's a party serve your margaritas up with some chips and Salsa, Guac or Pico de Gallo!MORE PINEAPPLE COCKTAILS: