Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, summer vacation, or Taco Tuesday with a pineapple margarita. Pineapple and lime juices are mixed with triple sec and tequila to make this bright and refreshing cocktail.
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. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and you're all set. Love a fruity margarita? Try my grapefruit margarita next.
Make a pineapple margarita while relaxing poolside this summer. You could also pair it with some shrimp tacos or grilled chicken tacos for your next Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo party!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Pineapple juice - For a different flavor, pineapple juice can be substituted with other fruit juices like grapefruit juice or orange juice.
- Lime juice - Fresh squeezed lime juice adds the best flavor, brightness, and acidity. You'll need about one lime per cocktail. Buy a few extra if you'd like to garnish with lime wedges.
- Tequila - Use your favorite brand of tequila for this recipe. Not sure where to start? Check out this article: Best Tequila for Margaritas. Tequila can also be substituted with mezcal to add a smoky flavor.
- Triple sec - Feel free to use any orange liqueur you have on hand, like Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or orange curaçao.
- Simple syrup - While not a standard ingredient in a traditional margarita, you may want to add a small amount of simple syrup to your cocktail. This ingredient is optional and can be omitted if desired.
- Sugar/salt rim - Want to add a sugar or salt rim? Use a lime wedge to wet the edge of your glass. Pour some kosher salt or granulated sugar into a shallow plate. Dip the rim of the glass to coat.
Tips and tricks
Use a cocktail shaker - If you plan on making your own cocktails at home, I highly suggest investing in a simple cocktail shaker, like this one on Amazon. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add your cocktail ingredients. Shake until mixed, then pour over ice in a lowball glass.
To make simple syrup - 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.
Frequently asked questions
A classic margarita is made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Some margaritas also include simple syrup and other fruit juices for sweetness.
Yes, muddle 1-2 jalapeno slices in the bottom of your cocktail shaker before continuing with the recipe as written. If making simple syrup, jalapeno slices can also be added to the simple syrup while cooking and cooling to infuse with flavor.
A lime wedge or slice, a cube of pineapple, and a salt or sugar rim are classic margarita garnishes. You could also add a jalapeno slice, a sprig of mint, or a tajin rim.
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📖 Recipe
Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1.5 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
Notes
- Simple syrup is optional for those who would like a sweeter cocktail.
- 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.
How did you juice your pineapple? I blended mine and it was too thick.
Hi Kim, I used store bought pineapple juice for this recipe.
This is amazing! The flavors blend so well together. Will absolutely be making this again.
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/