If you love a margarita with a little kick, these Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas are about to become your new go-to. The perfect blend of sweet pineapple and spicy jalapeño makes this cocktail refreshing, bold, and just the right amount of fun. Whether you’re throwing a summer party or just want something different to sip, this margarita recipe is super easy to make — and even easier to love.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1–3 slices fresh jalapeño (to taste)
- Ice
- Optional: Tajín and lime wedge for the rim
Instructions
- Slice 1–3 rounds of jalapeño, depending on how spicy you want it.
- Add tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice, and jalapeño to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well (or stir if you don’t have a shaker).
- Strain into a glass over ice.
- Optional: Before pouring, rim your glass with lime and dip in Tajín for extra flavor.
Tips + Variations
- Use fresh pineapple juice for a more tropical flavor.
- Muddle the jalapeño slices before shaking for extra heat.
- Want it sweeter? Add a splash of simple syrup or agave.
- Make a big batch by multiplying the ingredients and mixing in a pitcher.
What You’ll Need to Make Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas
Here are a few of my favorite tools that make this margarita even better (these are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you):
- This affordable cocktail shaker set — I use it all the time
- Jalapeño slicer with safety handle — makes slicing easy and safe
- Mini citrus juicer — gets every drop of lime juice
- Tajín seasoning — perfect for rimming the glass
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Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients
Method
- Put all ingredients except the jalapeno slices in a margarita shaker, and shake.
- Pour into a glass and add a slice of jalapeno, stir.
- Add more jalapenos to taste.
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