I was recently invited by Patrón Tequila to create my own margarita for Cinco de Mayo… of course I accepted! I’ve been wanting to make this amazing Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita forever so it was the perfect opportunity.
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Yes! A muddled jalapeño slice with pineapple juice, triple sec, lime juice and Patrón Silver is sweet, savory, tart… and well… just absoluely amazing!
I only used one jalapeño slice in each margarita because I didn’t want it to be too hot and it was perfect for my taste. If you like it on the HOT side, then by all means, add more jalapeño slices!
The rim of this margarita is a simple mixture of kosher salt and chili powder… the chili powder adds a little extra spice and it complements all of the flavors of the margarita perfectly.
And I know it’s Monday, but who cares?! It’s Cindo de Mayo WEEK. Might as well celebrate!
Disclosure: Product was provided to me for review. All opinions shared are my own.
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Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
For the Chili Salt:
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
For the margarita:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño slice
- ¼ cup Patrón Silver Tequila
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ⅛ cup triple sec
- Optional: Pineapple wedges and additional jalapeño slice for garnish
Instructions
- Make the chili salt by combining salt and chili powder. Rim glass with chili salt mixture.
- Muddle the jalapeño slice with lime juice in a shaker. (If you don’t have a muddler, use the handle of a wooden spoon).
- Place 1-½ cups ice in the shaker and add tequila, pineapple juice and triple sec. Shake vigorously and pour into a rimmed glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge and jalapeño slice, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
paige says
if you don’t want to use triple sec what would you recommend?
Amy says
Hi Paige, any type of orange liqueur will work, such as Cointreau or orange curacao. I’ve never personally tried this, but I also read that you can use 1 teaspoon of orange extract for every tablespoon of triple sec (orange liqueur). Hope you enjoy it!
Brent M. says
Delicious recipe. I infused silver tequila for a week with pineapple and jalapeños to use in this recipe. I also used 1.5 tbsp of fresh squeezed lime juice.
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sandy salazar says
Great I love it
Regina says
I don’t care much for pineapple juice, but this was easy and delicious. Perfect for our Mexican food on a hot night. I have habanero sugar crystals that I used to rim the glass. Will definitely make again!
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Dena says
Yummy, but not at all spicy. I even added extra jalapeno and let the lime/ jalapeno mixture rest for about an hour after muddling. I’ll keep modifying until I get it right.
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Christina Newton says
Exactly what I was trying to make! Thank you!
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Ashlee Sinitiere says
Absolutely delicious! Made these tonight and my husband and I loved them. Its the perfect cocktail for summer and has just the right amount of spiciness.
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much Ashlee, glad to hear you both enjoyed them! Cheers! 🙂