Pineapple Margarita
A refreshing cocktail that combines tequila, pineapple juice, and lime for a taste of paradise.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or pineapple wedge for garnish
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: Rim the edge with lime juice and dip into salt or sugar.
- Gather Your Ingredients: Combine the tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Shake It Up: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish Your Drink: Add a lime wheel or pineapple wedge on the rim.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve and revel in the refreshing taste.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup or agave syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg