Who doesn’t love a good margarita? This is one of our favorite margarita recipes; spicy jalapeño infused vodka is tamed with sweet, tart pineapple juice and a lime zest salt rim for a perfectly balanced drink you’ll want to keep refilling!
We partnered with Dole to use their 100% Pineapple Juice, which we use all the time in cocktail recipes, but it definitely takes center stage in this recipe. We loved this recipe so much that we actually decided to use it as one of the signature cocktails at my wedding on September 1st (coming up quickly, I know!). It’s definitely a crowd pleasing drink, and it’s always easy to multiply quantities to make a large batch. Side note – how cute is our pineapple cocktail shaker?!
Note that you’ll need a bit of preparation for this recipe – it’s best to infuse the tequila overnight, but if you’re short on time, 8 hours should do. If you’re reaaally short on time, you could opt for jalapeño infused simple syrup in place of the agave (and just use regular tequila). To go about doing so, you can just combine equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup of each) in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until sugar completely dissolves. Add 1 sliced jalapeño. Bring to a simmer, turn off the heat, and let infuse at least an hour before straining.
Definitely don’t skip the lime zest salt rim – it adds a nice touch and you’ll need fresh lime juice anyways. Cheers to the weekend and an unlimited supply of margaritas!
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Homemade jalapeño infused tequila takes this margarita to the next level.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Dole 100% Pineapple Juice
- 3 oz jalapeño infused tequila (directions below)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1.5 oz agave
- 1 oz Cointreau
- Ice
- For rim: 1/2 tsp lime zest & kosher salt
Jalapeño Infused Tequila:
- 1 small jalapeño
- 14 oz tequila of choice
Instructions
Infused tequila:
- In a 16 oz jar, pour tequila over sliced jalapeño. Seal and let infuse at least 8 hours, or up to 24. Strain jalapeño and store tequila in airtight container.
Drink:
- Pour about a half oz of tequila on a small plate. On a separate small plate, combine lime zest and kosher salt and spread into even layer.
- Dip the rim in tequila, let drip for a moment, and then coat the rim in lime salt. Repeat with other glass. Be sure to use remaining tequila in the cocktail!
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds, or until your shaker is well chilled to the touch. Strain into glass, garnish with lime and enjoy immediately!
Notes
If you’re short on time and can’t infused the tequila overnight, 8 hours should do.
If you’re reaaally short on time, you could opt for jalapeño infused simple syrup in place of the agave (and just use regular tequila). To go about doing so, you can just combine equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup of each) in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until sugar completely dissolves. Add 1 sliced jalapeño. Bring to a simmer, turn off the heat, and let infuse at least an hour before straining.
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