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Margarita in a short glass dressed with sliced jalapenos, pineapple slice and pineapple leaf. Tequila bottle is behind the cocktail as well as the top of a fresh pineapple for styling purposes. A left hand is holding the cocktail glass with thumb showing black fingernail polish and a gold ring around the thumb.

Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Carita
Upgrade the classic margarita and prepare a Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita. This cocktail satisfies a mature palate with the perfect combination of sweet, smoky and spicy!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 2 cups Ice
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 tablespoon Smoke Salt
  • Sliced Pineapple (garnish)
  • 2-3 Lime Wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, add 4-5 thinly sliced pieces of fresh jalapeno. Remove seeds to lessen spice. (strongly encourage to keep them)
  • Using a muddler, churn jalapeno to release juices and aromas.
  • Add 1 cup of ice to shaker and pour in pineapple juice, lemon and lime juice and tequila.
  • Add top to cocktail shaker, secure tightly and shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds.
  • With the cocktail glasses, take one lime wedge and coat the rim of the glasses with the flesh of the lime saturating the rim.
  • Using a paper towel, pour smoked salt onto napkin. Take the rim of the glass and coat with smoked salt.
  • Evenly pour the remaining cup of ice into coated drinking glasses.
  • Shake the contents in the cocktail shaker one additional time.
  • Using a strainer, pour margarita evenly into glasses garnishing with fresh pineapple wedges and sliced jalapeno.
  • Serve immediately for best results!
Keyword Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita, Margarita, Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita