Satisfy your cravings with the Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita that mixes sweet pineapple and hot jalapeno. This cocktail balances heat and sweetness to make a twist on the classic margarita for sweet and spicy lovers.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lime juice you can use fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur you can use Cointreau
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper sliced
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in kosher salt to create a salted rim. Set aside.
- Muddle the jalapeño: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slice to extract its flavor and heat. Add ice, tequila, lime juice, pineapple juice, and Cointreau.
- Shake the cocktail: Shake the cocktail vigorously until the shaker is frosty and cold.
- Strain and pour: Strain the cocktail into the salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple wedge and lime wedge. Serve and enjoy!
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