Pineapple Margarita
A Margarita with pineapple juice. Sweet, tart and frothy.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 45 ml Pineapple juice
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Pineapple Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Pineapple Margarita FAQ
What's in a Pineapple Margarita?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 45 ml pineapple juice, 20 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Pineapple Margarita?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Pineapple Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Pineapple Margarita in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
