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Side angle shot of a low ball glass filled with ice and a gentle yellow pineapple jalapeno margarita. The rim of the glass is rimmed with tajin and sugar. There is a cocktail pick running across the top of the glass with a slice of pineapple and a thin slice of jalapeno on top. In the glass there are two slices of jalapeno floating between the ice and the side of the glass.

Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita

Leanne Neill
This Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is all sunshine with a little sass. Sweet pineapple brings the tropical vibes, while jalapeno adds just a whisper of intrigue - more flavor than fire. It’s the perfect sip for poolside lounging, backyard BBQs, or sunset happy hours. If On the Rocks Jalapeno Pineapple Margaritas aren't your thing, throw it all in a blender to make a slushy version - the choice is yours.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appertivo, Drinks
Cuisine American, Canadian, Mexican
Servings 2 margaritas

Equipment

  • 1 muddler
  • 1 jigger
  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 2 cocktail picks (optional)

Ingredients
  

For 2 Drinks

  • 2 tablespoons Tajin
  • 1 tablespoon White sugar
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 4 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1 oz Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 oz Tequila blanco or plata preferred
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 ½ oz Agave nectar

For a Batch of 6 Drinks

  • 1 ½ cups Pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Tequila
  • ⅓ cup Cointreau
  • 3 tablsepoons Agave Nectar

Instructions
 

For 2 Cocktails

  • Dip the rim of a lowball glass in about 1 tablespoon of agave syrup on a plate.
  • Dip the moistened rim into a mixture of Tajin and white sugar on a plate. 2 tablespoons Tajin, 1 tablespoon White sugar
  • add 3-6 seedless jalapeno sliced rounds into a cocktail shaker - see notes. Gently muddle for a few seconds to help release the juices. The more jalapeno you use, the more jalapeno flavor and spice the drinks will have.
  • Into the cocktail shaker pour in the pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and agave nectar. Add 4-5 ice cubes, put the lid on and shake for 15 seconds. 4 oz Pineapple juice, 1 oz Lime juice, 3 oz Tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 ½ oz Agave nectar
  • Fill the two prepared margarita glasses with fresh ice, and strain the pineapple jalapeno margarita evenly into them. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and jalapeno rounds.
  • Serve and enjoy, Salud!

For a Batch of 6 Cocktails

  • In a large pitcher add the pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and agave nectar. Stir together, cover with a lid and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Pour over ice to serve.

Notes

  1. I like Tajin and sugar for rimming the glass, but you could also use just Tajin. If not adding sugar you could also moisten the rim of the glass with lime juice instead of agave nectar. And if you don't like the tajin you can use the traditional salted rim of lime juice and kosher salt. I’ve also seen people use a mixture of black pepper and sugar (2 tablespoon sugar to 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper). So many options to try - even a plain rim will work too!
  2. Jalapeno seeds can give a bitter taste, so I like to remove them before I add the jalapenos to the cocktail shaker or to the glasses.
  3. If you are out of Cointreau, you can replace it with Triple Sec or another orange sweet liqueur such as Patron Citronge, Grand Marnier (don’t add any sweetener if using), or Orange Curacao.
  4. Agave nectar is great for sweetening margaritas, but you could also use simple syrup if you have on hand or even a tablespoon of sugar if you are in a pinch. You may need to shake longer to get the sugar to dissolve.
  5. If On the Rocks Jalapeno Pineapple Margaritas aren't your thing, you can also make this a slushy drink by blending it all in the blender, I would only add 1 or 2 jalapenos if that is the case as they will be blended up into the final drink.
Keyword Margarita, On the rocks jalapeno pineapple margarita, Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita, Pineapple Margarita