\nLoaded with refreshing flavor, these spicy pineapple margaritas are the perfect cocktail for cinco de mayo, summer, and beyond! No cocktail shaker required, this recipe makes a generously-sized pitcher that\u2019s perfect for serving a crowd. Kosher salt and chili powder rim the margarita glasses for a stunning presentation! Serve with a pineapple wedge or frozen pineapple chunks.<\/p>\n
Spicy Pineapple Margaritas
\nQuestion:\u00a0What\u2019s spicy and sweet\u2026 and the perfect weekend cocktail treat? Answer:\u00a0SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITAS! An elevated version of my favorite quick cocktail: tequila and pineapple juice. These made-from-scratch spicy margaritas are super refreshing and easily serve a crowd.
\nTraditional margaritas need to be individually shaken with a cocktail shaker\u2026 but these are whipped up in a pitcher. This is one of my favorite cocktail recipes to make a couple of hours before a party. That way once my guests arrive, my prep time is 5 minutes. All I have to do is fill some glasses with ice and serve!<\/p>\n
Pineapple Margarita Recipe<\/p>\n
Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar works best, but you can also use brown sugar \u2013 dark or light \u2013 as an alternative.
\nWater: The base of our simple syrup. Don\u2019t reduce the amount or sub another liquid here.
\nJalape\u00f1o Peppers: Fresh jalape\u00f1os work best. Do not sub pickled jalape\u00f1os, which will make the simple syrup taste awful! In a pinch, you can use fresh serrano peppers or habenaro peppers instead.
\nLimes: You\u2019ll need plenty of limes because you\u2019ll use the peel in the simple syrup and the juice in the margaritas. Buy a couple of extras so you can garnish the margarita glasses with lime wedges.
\nTequila: If you can, I suggest using good quality tequila. Blanco tequila (silver tequila) works best, but you could use gold tequila! If you\u2019re not a tequila fan, rum makes a delicious substitute.
\nPineapple Juice: If you can find it, I suggest using pure pineapple juice, not from concentrate. Or throw a bunch of ripe pineapple chunks into a blender and pulse smooth. Then strain the juice from the mixture.
\nOrange Liqueur: I love Grand Marnier or Cointreau, but triple sec will work if it\u2019s all you have.
\nIce: Gotta have crushed ice \u2013 or at least some basic ice cubes \u2013 to fill those margarita glasses! I don\u2019t suggest serving without ice.<\/p>\n
Optional Ingredients<\/p>\n
Salt: I suggest using coarse kosher salt here, but any coarse salt will work.
\nChili powder: Gives the rim a nice spicy little kick, this is my favorite chili powder.
\nLime Wedges: Make the drinks look pretty and can be squeezed into the drink for an additional kick of fresh lime juice.
\nPineapple Wedges: Make a pretty garnish and doubles as a little something to nibble on while you sip your cocktail.
\nFresh Jalape\u00f1o Slices: Adds some pizzazz to the drink and will also increase the spice levels. Remove the seeds for less heat. Or omit for less spice.
\nFresh Mint: Makes the spicy jalapeno margaritas look so pretty! You could also gently muddle some fresh mint in the bottom of your margarita glass for extra mint flavor.<\/p>\n
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How to Make a Pineapple Margarita<\/p>\n
Make the Simple Syrup: The most time consuming step, but I promise you it\u2019s 100% worth it. You can make it up to 2 weeks in advance and store in the fridge until needed. Leftover syrup is delicious drizzled on a grilled pineapple wedges!
\nMake the Margarita Mix:\u00a0As easy as busting out a\u00a0large pitcher\u00a0and combining all the ingredients. If you don\u2019t have a large pitcher, use 2 smaller ones. I recommend using all the simple syrup, but you can add half, taste, and then add more if desired.
\nSpicy Chili Rim for the Margarita Glasses: \u00a0Combine the chili powder and salt on a small plate. The rim dip the rim of each margarita glass into the salt mixture. This part is 100% optional, so feel free to skip this step.
\nGarnish the Margarita Glasses:\u00a0This is totally optional, but so fun! And a guaranteed way to make your cocktails look like they came from a fancy bar. I like to add sliced jalape\u00f1os, pineapple wedges, sprigs of mint, and lime wedges. But feel free to add whatever you have on hand!<\/p>\n
Frozen Pineapple Margaritas: How to Make Frozen Margaritas
\nWant to make frozen margaritas? Follow the instructions below to make frozen pineapple margaritas! And be sure to have a high-powdered blender and frozen pineapple chunks on hand.<\/p>\n
Make the recipe as directed. When you\u2019re ready to serve, pull out your blender.
\nAdd 3 cups of the margarita mixture to the blender. Add 3\/4 cup of ice and 3\/4 cup of frozen pineapple chunks. Blend until smooth. If your mixture looks too thin, add more ice and pineapple until you achieve the desired texture.\u00a0
\nRepeat with all margarita mix. Please note if you have a smaller blender you may need to use less margarita mixture so it doesn\u2019t spill everywhere. Use your best judgement.<\/p>\n
From cinco de mayo to summer parties to backyard barbecues\u2026 these easy pineapple jalapeno pitcher margaritas are perfect for almost any occasion!
\nMore Classic Margarita Recipes: Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or Celebrations!<\/p>\n
Easy Pineapple Jalape\u00f1o Pitcher Margaritas<\/p>\n
Ashley Manila<\/p>\n
Loaded with refreshing flavor, these spicy pineapple margaritas are the perfect cocktail for cinco de mayo, summer, and beyond! No cocktail shaker required, this recipe makes a generously-sized pitcher that’s perfect for serving a crowd. Kosher salt and chili powder rim the margarita glasses for a stunning presentation! Serve with a pineapple wedge or frozen pineapple chunks.<\/p>\n
Prep Time 10 minutes minsCook Time 20 minutes minsCooling Time 15 minutes mins<\/p>\n
Servings 8 margaritas (estimate)<\/p>\n
Ingredients\u00a0For the Jalape\u00f1o Simple Syrup:1 cup (199g) granulated sugar 2 cups (454ml) water 2 to 3 fresh jalapeno peppers sliced2 2″ long strips lime peel For the Pineapple Jalape\u00f1o Pitcher Margaritas:2 cups (454ml) blanco tequila 1 and 1\/2 cups (340ml) pure pineapple juice 1 and 1\/4 cups (284ml) orange liqueur 1 cup (227ml) freshly squeezed lime juice ice as needed Garnish (Optional):1 Tablespoon (14ml) coarse sea salt 1\/2 teaspoon chili powder lime wedgesjalape\u00f1o slices fresh mint sprigs
\nInstructions\u00a0For the Jalape\u00f1o Simple Syrup:In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, jalape\u00f1o, and\u00a0lime peel. Bring to a rolling simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then reduce to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.\u00a0Remove from heat and set aside to cool for at least 20 minutes.\u00a0Once cool, strain syrup into a large measuring cup, through a fine mesh strainer. Discard jalape\u00f1o peppers and lime peel. Set syrup aside until needed.\u00a0For the Pineapple Jalape\u00f1o Pitcher Margaritas:In a large pitcher combine the tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Then pour in all of the simple syrup and stir well to combine. Add a few slices of jalape\u00f1o and a few wedges of pineapple into the pitcher if desired.\u00a0Garnish (Optional):To salt the rim of the glasses, combine the salt and chili powder in a shallow dish. Run the edge of a lime around a glass, then dip the glass into the chili salt combination. Repeat with all glasses.\u00a0Fill glasses with ice, then pour margarita mix on top. Garish with a pineapple wedge, a few jalape\u00f1o slices, and a sprig of mint and serve at once!\u00a0
\nNotesUse 2 jalape\u00f1o peppers for a milder margarita, and 3 (or 4!) for a spicier cocktail.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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