Pineapple Margarita anyone?!
I can’t believe Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner!
Since many of us will be celebrating at home , I hope this recipe inspires you to create a fresh and fun drink from the comfort of your own kitchen.
I love that this recipe has minimal ingredients , some of which you might already have on hand.
And if not, pop in to your local Sprouts and grab some pineapple, limes and whatever else you may need. Sprouts offers a great selection of farm-fresh produce to garnish your drinks!
Plus, they have a wide-variety of better-for-you seltzers, spritzers, drink mixes and more to put your own spin on these margaritas.
And if you can’t find fresh product be sure to check out their frozen section. It has a ton of frozen fruit varieties that can be used for this recipe!
The staff at Sprouts has been more helpful and friendly than ever, be sure to thank them during your next visit!
Pineapple Margaritas
Basically a must have beverage with Mexican food, errr any food really!
This drink has the right amount of citrus, sweetness from the pineapple juice and agave and a kick of heat at the end from the jalapeño. It’s a spicy/sweet combo that you’ll love .
Plus pineapple margaritas are so easy to make. They seem like a daunting cocktail to whip up, but they only take a few minutes to come together.
The fresh lime juice and sweet pineapple makes for one delicious, booze-less beverage that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients you will need
You’ll be surprised at how few of ingredients you need to make this drink happen:
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
- 100% Pineapple Juice
- Fresh limes & fresh lime juice
- Fresh Pineapple, cut into chunks
- Agave Nectar
- Fresh jalapeño
- Kosher salt
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water or Zevia ginger ale (optional)
How to make Pineapple Margaritas
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
It’s essential to muddle the pineapple, lime and jalapeño together in a cocktail shaker or sturdy mixing glass to release the juices and oils of all of those ingredients.
The remaining liquid gets poured into your drink and it’s amazing!
- Wet the rim of your glass with a slice of a juicy lime and gently rotate the rim into the salt to coat the edge of the glass evenly. Fill the glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- Then, gently muddle the pineapple, limes and jalapeño with some of the pineapple juice for ~30 seconds – 1 minute to release the juices and oils. Pour these juices (along with some of the jalapeño seeds if you really like it spicy) into your prepared cocktail glass.
- Add in the remaining pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Give it a gentle stir. Add a splash of sparkling water (optional)
- Garnish pineapple margaritas as desired: lime wedge, pineapple chunk, jalapeño round. Note: if you want to mix your kosher salt with paprika or ground pepper for the garnish on the glass, it’s a great touch!
Tools you will need to make margaritas at home
- A cocktail shaker or sturdy mixing glass
- Cocktail glasses. Low ball glasses, stemless wine glasses, martini glasses or a traditional margarita glass if you have them.
- A muddler. Or, you can use the end of a wooden spoon.
- A lime juicer is helpful, but not necessary.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to muddle the ingredients for a good 30 seconds – 1 minute to release the juices and oils.
- Use fresh ingredients.
- Make these in advance! They can be stored 1-2 days in advance, without the ice in them.
- Salt the rim of your glass with kosher salt. Sometimes I like to mix in paprika, pepper or Tajin into the salt and the rotate the rim into the salt. It adds a pop of color and tastes good too.
- Make it a “skinny” pineapple margarita by omitting the agave. Add in a splash of sparkling water for some fizz.
What to serve with pineapple margaritas?
- Tacos
- Enchiladas
- Nachos
- Salsa
- Cilantro lime rice
- Fajitas
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Enchilada Casserole
Thanks to this pineapple margarita mocktail, margaritas don’t have to be limited to just the adults at the party. Kids and adults alike will enjoy sipping on this refreshing alcohol-free drink.
Cheers!
More Drinks To Enjoy
Brunch Pomegranate Moscow Mules
Spicy Bloody Mary
Strawberry Kombucha Mojito
Blood Orange Margarita
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Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas
Equipment
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Shaker or sturdy glass
- Cocktail glasses
- knife
- Citrus Juicer/Wooden Reamer
Ingredients
Ingredients to muddle:
- 2 oz. 100% pineapple juice
- 1 lime quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 4 slices fresh jalapeño
Rest of ingredients for the drink:
- 4 oz. 100% pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz. blue agave or agave nectar
- 1 lime juiced
- Sparkling water or ginger ale (optional for fizz!)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wet the rim of your glass with a slice of a juicy lime and gently rotate the rim into the salt to coat the edge of the glass evenly. Fill the glass with ice cubes and set aside. Ice cubes
- Then, gently muddle the pineapple, limes and jalapeño with ~2 oz. pineapple juice for ~30 seconds – 1 minute to release the juices and oils. 1 lime quartered, 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 4 slices fresh jalapeño, 2 oz. 100% pineapple juice
- Pour these juices (along with some of the jalapeño seeds if you really like it spicy) into your prepared cocktail glass.
- Add in the remaining pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Give it a gentle stir. 4 oz. 100% pineapple juice, 1/2 oz. blue agave or agave nectar, 1 lime juiced
- Add a splash of sparkling water (optional) Garnish as desired: lime wedge, pineapple chunk, jalapeño round. Sparkling water or ginger ale (optional for fizz!)
- *See recipe notes for adding tequila.
Notes
- For the non-mocktail version: add in 2 oz. of tequila and 3/4 oz. triple sec!
