Smoky Sweet Pineapple Margaritas
This margarita goes great with the hot Summer weather!
Smoky Sweet Pineapple Margaritas
This Smoky Sweet Pineapple Margaritas recipe is partially lifted from an awesome drink I had at Cabo Wabo Cantina, a great little restaurant on the Las Vegas strip. It uses mezcal instead of standard tequila – which gives it a very distinct smoky taste. Mezcal gets its flavor through the distilling process when the agave is cooked in earthen pots instead of boiled.
Why You’ll Love It
- Very customizable – I LOVE this recipe as listed, but I also love when you can add and subtract without harming the final product. So, to that end – don’t like it spicy? Ditch the jalapeños. Not a pineapple fan? Swap out for a fruit juice of your choice. Want it to be a bit sweeter? Add some agave into the drink or switch the salt rim for a sugar rim to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Easy to put together – Two shots, juice, and jalapeños shaken with ice are the core of this drink. So this can be easily made and multiplied without the typical parade of cocktail accouterment.
- A fun twist – If you’re very well versed in the classic cocktail, this is a great change up to feel a little more fun and get you through the hot summer months.
Remember to line the rim with salt and chipotle powder.
Process
We’ll be making cocktails for two!
Start out with a cocktail shaker or a pitcher. Add plenty of ice followed by four shots of pineapple juice, two shots of mezcal, the juice of 1 (one) lime, and about 2 (two) jalapeño slices.
Shake or stir it up (insert James Bond joke here) and it’s ready to serve!
“Shaken, not stirred.” – James Bond
For the salt rim: Add a generous amount of salt (maybe 2-3 tablespoons) and a few taps of chipotle powder to a bowl. Next, take your glass and rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass until it’s nicely coated with lime juice. Turn the glass upside down and dip it into the salt mixture (give it a couple of twists for an even coat). Repeat, as needed! You can easily replace the salt with sugar, for a sweeter flavor!
Slice a couple jalapeños for garnish and flavor.
Pair this drink with my Fiery Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa for your next #TacoTuesday.
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Smoky Sweet Pineapple Margaritas
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker (or pitcher)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice I used a bottled juice but made sure it was 100% juice with no added sugar.
- 1/2 cup Mezcal
- 1 Lime (juice)
- 1 Jalapeno (sliced) Optional (for garnish)
- Salt Optional (for the rim)
- Chipotle Powder Optional (for the rim)
Instructions
For the margaritas:
- In a cocktail shaker or pitcher - add plenty of ice, pineapple juice, lime juice, mezcal, and 2 slices or so of jalapeno.
- Shake or stir to mix the drink! Pour into margarita glasses and serve topped with some additional jalapeno slices.
For the salt rim:
- Take a bowl and add in the salt and chipotle powder, mix or shake a little to combine.
- Grab a lime wedge (even a squeezed one will work here!) and rub it to coat the top of the glass.
- Take the cup and flip it upside down. Then dip the glass into the bowl with salt. Give the glass a couple of twists to ensure an even coat.
- Flip the glass right side up, add ice, then pour in your margaritas! Top with some jalapeno slices and serve.
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