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Grilled Pineapple Margarita with Jalapeño Tequila


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  • Author: Erin Rebecca
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cocktails 1x

Description

Blended with smoky grilled pineapple and a splash of vanilla extract, this refreshing margarita offers a hint of spice from jalapeño-infused tequila.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 oz (60ml) jalapeño-infused tequila
  • 3 thick slices fresh pineapple, grilled until caramelized
  • 1 oz (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz (15ml) agave syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Coarse salt for rimming the glass
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced (for infusion)

Instructions

  1. Slice a jalapeño and infuse it in tequila for 12-24 hours, tasting after 12 hours for desired heat.
  2. Grill pineapple slices until caramelized and smoky, then chill in the fridge.
  3. In a blender, combine the infused tequila, grilled pineapple, lime juice, agave syrup, and vanilla extract.
  4. Blend until smooth, strain if desired, and serve over crushed ice with a salted rim.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 1