We’re obsessed with the classic margarita and the endless variety of flavored margaritas. Today, we’re mixing up a Pineapple Margarita made with tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. This fresh, flavorful margarita is perfect for summer!
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Ingredients in a Pineapple Margarita Recipe
- Tequila Blanco – The best tequila for this recipe is a blanco or reposado tequila. We typically reach for a silver tequila when making margaritas.
- Pineapple Juice – Freshly squeezed or bottled both work well for this recipe.
- Orange Liqueur – Such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.
- Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is always best for homemade margaritas. It’s a key ingredient and worth the effort.
- Salt – Try our homemade margarita salt.
The best glassware to serve an on the rocks margarita in is a double old fashioned glass. These glasses are useful for dozens of cocktail recipes.
How to make a Pineapple Margarita
Begin by preparing your glass with a salted rim (optional).
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and pour into a prepared cocktail glass with fresh ice.
Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple or lime wedges.
Tips for Making
- Salt Rim Ideas – We used our homemade margarita salt for this recipe. Some other fun ideas are a salt rim mixed with Tajín.
- Spicy Pineapple Margarita – To add some spice to this recipe, add some sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers to the cocktail shaker before shaking. You can also add a pepper slice to the top as garnish (this is also a good way to keep track if you aren’t making them all spicy).
- Pitcher Recipe – Increase this recipe for the number of people you are serving (for example, if you want to serve eight margaritas, increase this recipe 8x). Combine all ingredients in a pitcher (without ice) and stir to combine. You can store this in the fridge for several hours before serving. To serve, simply pour into glasses with fresh ice.
- Blender Recipe – To turn this into a blender recipe, simply blend the ingredients together with ice. Optionally, you can add some frozen pineapple chunks for a consistency closer to a smoothie. To add a tropical twist, throw in some coconut flakes.
- Add Sweetness – Because of the pineapple juice we didn’t feel agave was necessary for this recipe. However, if you’d like to add a little bit more sweetness, you can add half an ounce of agave to your cocktail shaker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Pineapple Margarita?
A Pineapple Margarita is made using tequila (blanco or reposado), pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice.
What alcohol goes well with Pineapple Juice?
If you are searching for a cocktail recipe that uses pineapple juice, try our Pineapple Margarita, Pina Colada, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot, Bahama Mama or Jungle Bird Cocktail.
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Learn to make a Pineapple Margarita using tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. Add a salted rim with our homemade margarita salt to be extra fancy.
Instructions
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Begin by preparing your glass with a salted rim (optional).
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In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain and pour into a prepared cocktail glass with fresh ice.
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Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple.
Notes
- Salt Rim Ideas – We used our homemade margarita salt for this recipe. Some other fun ideas are a salt rim mixed with Tajín.
- Spicy Pineapple Margarita – To add some spice to this recipe, add some sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers to the cocktail shaker before shaking. You can also add a pepper slice to the top as garnish (this is also a good way to keep track if you aren’t making them all spicy).
- Pitcher Recipe – Increase this recipe for the number of people you are serving (for example, if you want to serve eight margaritas, increase this recipe 8x). Combine all ingredients in a pitcher (without ice) and stir to combine. You can store this in the fridge for several hours before serving. To serve, simply pour into glasses with fresh ice.
- Blender Recipe – To turn this into a blender recipe, simply blend the ingredients together with ice. Optionally, you can add some frozen pineapple chunks for a consistency closer to a smoothie. To add a tropical twist, throw in some coconut flakes.
- Add Sweetness – Because of the pineapple juice we didn’t feel agave was necessary for this recipe. However, if you’d like to add a little bit more sweetness, you can add half an ounce of agave to your cocktail shaker.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Margarita
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% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
