Pineapple Margaritas

5 from 10 votes

This pineapple margarita is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. So refreshing, you might want to double the recipe!

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American, Tropical

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings Drinks

Calories 192kcal

Cut pineapple into 1 inch thick rings. Discard rind and remove the pulp.
Optional:Preheat grill pan with ½ tablespoon of butter. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred. Cool completely.
In a blender combine tequila, triple sec, grilled pineapple, lime juice, simple syrup,water, and vanilla extract.
Blend until smooth.
Run a lime slice around the rim of the glass and dip in kosher salt.
Add some crushed ice to glasses. Pour in margarita.
Garnish with extra pineapple or lime wedges if desired.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

Silver Tequila: Silver tequila is a clear liquor made from agave. As the agave spirit ages in barrels, it takes on color and flavor, creating complex notes of varying tastes and textures. Silver tequila, or Blanco, is aged for only a short amount of time (Usually 1-2 months). I like using it in this recipe as it has a mild flavor and is very affordable.
Triple Sec: Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that gets its flavor from dried, macerated orange peels. It is optional but encouraged as it adds a bright citrus note.
Simple Syrup: Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water combined. To make it, heat water to a boil and add an equal amount of sugar. Stir until fully dissolved, let cool, and voila! For this recipe, I used one cup of water and one cup of sugar. Keep in the fridge for other cocktails for up to 2 weeks.
Pineapple: Use fresh pineapple if it is in season. To find a good one give it a squeeze. It should be firm, but with a little give. Avoid super hard, or overly soft fruit. Drained canned pineapple can also be used.
Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed is best, avoid the storebought version which can be too acidic.

Bartender Tips and Tricks

Salt the Rim: To salt, the rim, rub a wedge of lime around the glass’s edge to make it slightly damp. Pour salt onto a plate and lightly tap the lime-covered rim until coated.
Not a fan of salt? Use sugar instead!
No blender? No problem! If you're not using a blender, muddle the pineapple and simple syrup before adding the rest. Doing so will release the fruit’s flavor properly. You could also make this a shaken cocktail using a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
Pitcher: Make this recipe for a crowd by multiplying the ingredients by the number of people you're having.
Adjust to taste: Add more or less simple syrup until you reach your desired level of sweetness.