The Best Pineapple Margarita, Ever!

Hey there margarita lovers! Are you tired of the same old classic margarita flavor? Looking for a tropical spin on your favorite cocktail? Well, look no further because we have the BEST pineapple margarita recipe ever! With its sweet and tangy flavors, this cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day or to spice up your happy hour. So grab your cocktail shaker and let's get mixing!

Let's talk about the star of the show - the tequila. The key to any good margarita is using a good tequila. We highly recommend using a 100% agave tequila blanco (silver tequila) for this recipe. It will give you a smooth and clean taste without overpowering the other ingredients. For those who prefer a more aged tequila, you can also use a reposado tequila for a richer flavor.

You can use any brand of triple sec, but we personally prefer using Cointreau or Grand Marnier for their higher quality and smoother taste.

Freshly squeezed lime juice is a must for any margarita. Trust us, the difference between using fresh lime juice and bottled lime juice is significant. The freshness and tanginess of the lime juice will elevate your drink to a whole new level.

Now onto the star ingredient - fresh pineapple juice. You can use store-bought pineapple juice, but we highly recommend making your own pineapple juice for the best flavor. It's simple and easy. Just blend fresh pineapple chunks until smooth and strain the juice using a fine-mesh strainer. The sweetness of the fresh pineapple juice is unbeatable and adds a delicious tropical flavor to the margarita.

To add a fun twist to the recipe, we also like to use a simple syrup infused with jalapeño slices. This adds a bit of spiciness to the cocktail, making it a spicy pineapple margarita. If you're not a fan of spicy drinks, you can omit this ingredient, or adjust the amount of jalapeño slices according to your preference.

Last but not least, the garnish. A lime wedge is a classic garnish for any margarita, but for a tropical touch, I like to add a dehydrated pineapple slice on the rim of the glass. Not only does it look pretty, but it also adds a delicious and chewy element to the cocktail.

Now that we have all the ingredients, it's time to mix up the cocktail!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and pineapple juice.
2. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake for about 15 seconds.
3. Rim a margarita glass with kosher salt and fill with ice cubes.
4. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
5. Garnish with a dehydrated pineapple wedge and a lime wheel.

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