Best Spicy Pineapple Citrus Margarita
Fresh pineapple, orange and lime juices are combined with spicy jalapeños and your favorite tequila to make the best spicy pineapple citrus margarita.
Servings: 2 margaritas
Calories: 172kcal
Equipment
- juicer or blender
- cutting board
- cocktail shaker or mason jar
- cocktail muddler or large spoon
- kitchen knife
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2-3 slices jalapeño
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 ounces pineapple juice freshly squeezed if possible
- 3 ounces orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
- 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed (about 1 whole lime)
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon Tajîn Clasico Seasoning could also combine ½ tablespoon sea salt with ½ tablespoon chili power
- lime rounds or wedges
- slices of jalapeño
Instructions
Prepare the Glasses
- Add about a tablespoon of Tajîn to a small plate. Use a wedge of lime and run it around the edge of each of your two cocktail glasses. Roll the edges of the glass to create a spicy and beautiful rim on each glass. Add one large ice cube and a slice of lime to each glass.
Make the Margaritas
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, combine the tequila, honey and 2-3 slices of jalapeño. Use a muddler to mash the 2-3 jalapeño slices together with 3 ounces of tequila and 2 teaspoons of honey.
- Add 4 ounces fresh pineapple juice, 3 ounces orange juice and 1 ounce lime juice to the tequila mixture. Shake well to combine.
- Strain and pour into your prepared glasses, garnish with a slice of jalapeño and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 159mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg