Best type of tequila for Margaritas: silver or gold?

Both types are fabulous for making Margaritas. The type used just depends on the taste you're craving. Silver tequila is a young, un-aged tequila with an intense agave-forward flavor. Gold tequila has been aged in oak barrels for several years. It has a smooth mellow taste.

Best pineapple juice for pineapple Margaritas?

Hands down, I recommend Dole pineapple juice. It tastes just like fresh pineapple juice from Mexico or Hawaii. It comes in a metal can. Look for it at the market in the juice aisle.

What is orange liqueur?

A sweetened distilled spirit with orange flavoring - a type of triple sec. One of the best tasting is Cointreau, and the more expensive Grand Marnier which has a more complex flavor profile. Take a deep dive into triple secs and orange liqueurs with this article by liquor.com .

Best lime juice for Margaritas?

Whenever possible, always use fresh Mexican limes (same as Florida Key limes). But when limes are not in season, I highly recommend using "Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice." It comes in a bottle.

How to make a spicy Pineapple Margarita?

Rim the cocktail glass with Tajin Classico. After pouring pineapple Margarita into the glass, drop in 3 to 4 slices of jalapeño and stir.

Pineapple Margarita | Mexican Resort Recipe

Name: Pineapple Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ounces (1/4 cup) pineapple juice; 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) silver tequila (or 2 ounces for a stronger drink); .75 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice, freshly squeezed from Key limes; .75 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) Cointreau; Ice cubes, for the shaker; 1/2 lime, for moistening rim of the glass; Tajin Clasico, for a salty spicy rim (or fine sugar for a sweet rim); Pineapple wedge, for garnishing; Ice cubes

Description

This pineapple Margarita is sweet, tangy, cool and refreshing. Served in a glass rimmed with salty chili-lime seasoning or sugar. A perfect cocktail for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, and hot-weather days.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Pineapple Margarita

2 ounces (1/4 cup) pineapple juice
1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) silver tequila (or 2 ounces for a stronger drink)
.75 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice, freshly squeezed from Key limes
.75 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) Cointreau
Ice cubes, for the shaker

For Rimming, Garnishing & Serving

1/2 lime, for moistening rim of the glass
Tajin Clasico, for a salty spicy rim (or fine sugar for a sweet rim)
Pineapple wedge, for garnishing
Ice cubes

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Instructions

Rim the glass. 👉🏻 Add Tajin to a wide ramekin or small plate. Slice a lime in half, then cut a notch in one half. Run it over the rim of the glass to moisten it. Dip and roll the wet rim in the Tajin (the outside of the rim only). Add ice to the glass. Set it aside.
Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Pour in pineapple juice, silver tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau. Firmly attach the lid to the cocktail shaker. Shake the ingredients for 10 to 15 seconds until well combined and chilled.
Strain the drink into the prepared glass of ice. Garnish as desired with a pineapple wedge, pineapple frond, or a wedge of lime. Serve and enjoy.

Equipment

Mason Jars 16 oz

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Notes

For a spicy pineapple Margarita: After straining the cocktail into the glass, add 3 to 4 slices fresh jalapeño and stir to release the spicy flavor.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Pineapple Margarita, Pineapple Margarita Recipe, Spicy Pineapple Margarita