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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails

    Pineapple Margarita

    Published: Apr 26, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 554 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Pineapple Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen
    Pineapple Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen
    Pineapple Margarita by The Toasty Kitchen

    This pineapple Margarita is the perfect fruity alcoholic drink for summer. Pineapple and lime juices are mixed with triple sec and tequila to make this easy homemade margarita.

    A pineapple margarita in lowball glass.

    Who needs to go out - make your own margaritas at home today! This pineapple margarita is easy to make from scratch with a handful of ingredients.

    Pineapple juice has a sweet, tropical flavor that's the perfect base for this fruity cocktail. Just add lemon juice, triple sec, and tequila!

    Make this cocktail while relaxing poolside this summer. Or, pair with my recipe for shrimp tacos on your next taco night!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for a pineapple margarita in bowls.For this recipe, you'll need pineapple juice, lime juice, triple sec, and tequila. See measurements in the recipe card below.

    For a sweeter margarita, you may also want to add simple syrup to your drink.

    Optional drink garnishes include a salted rim and a lime wedge.

    Simple syrup

    Pineapple juice is fairly sweet on its own, but you may want to add simple syrup to make your drink a little sweeter (this is all based on your personal preference).

    Since granulated sugar does not dissolve easily in cold liquid, simple syrup is needed to sweeten cocktails and other cold beverages. Keep a batch on hand to sweeten tea, lemonade, or other cocktails.

    To make simple syrup, simply add sugar and water at a 1:1 ratio (ex: ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water) in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, or until all sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow your simple syrup to cool before adding to your cocktail.

    Mixing your margarita

    Shaking an alcoholic drink and pouring it into a lowball glass.If you plan on making your own cocktails at home, I highly suggest investing in a simple cocktail shaker, like this one on Amazon.

    To mix your margarita, add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add your cocktail ingredients. Shake until mixed, then pour over ice in a lowball glass.

    A yellow cocktail with salted rim and lime wedge.

    Margarita garnishes

    Typical margarita garnishes included a salted rim and a wedge of lime. If you'd like to salt the rim of your glass, simply run your lime wedge across the rim of the glass, then dip in kosher salt. I do not recommend iodized salt for this part.

    Prefer a sweet sugar rim? Use coarse sugar instead!

    If you'd like to keep on theme, use a small cube of pineapple to garnish the rim of your margarita glass.

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    A pineapple margarita in lowball glass.
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    Pineapple Margarita

    This pineapple Margarita is the perfect fruity alcoholic drink for summer. Pineapple and lime juices are mixed with triple sec and tequila to make this easy homemade margarita.
    Prep Time5 minutes minutes
    Total Time5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 235kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3 ounces pineapple juice
    • 1 ounce lime juice
    • 1 ½ ounces tequila
    • ¾ ounce triple sec
    • 1 teaspoon simple syrup, optional

    Instructions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and optionally, (for a sweeter drink) simple syrup. Shake until combined.
    • Fill a lowball glass with ice. Pour margarita over ice and serve immediately.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Stainless Steel Double Jigger
    • Lowball Glasses
    • Lemon Juicer
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups

    Notes

    • Simple syrup in this recipe is optional, for those who would like a sweeter cocktail. Pineapple juice is sweet on its own and if you don't want an overly sweet drink, omit the simple syrup.
    • Optional garnishes: a lime wedge and salted rim. To salt the rim of your glass, rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge, then dip in kosher salt.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 111mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Prudence

      March 12, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      This is amazing! The flavors blend so well together. Will absolutely be making this again.

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    2. Heather

      April 26, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      Hi Mary, thank you for pointing this out! I have fixed the typo on the recipe card. I also have a grapefruit margarita that you can find here:
      https://thetoastykitchen.com/fresh-grapefruit-margarita/

      Reply

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