This easy Pineapple Margarita Recipe is the tropical drink of your dreams! It takes an ordinary margarita and combines it with pineapple juice. Every sip is bold yet a little sweet and tart from the fresh juice. Try it at your next party or gathering this summer!
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I love to get fancy with it and use nice glasses and fun garnishes to enhance the overall experience. Making a fun cocktail like this fresh pineapple margarita recipe is just what you need to wow friends and family.
For more pineapple recipes, I think you will love this pineapple rum cocktail and this pineapple ice cream. My pineapple syrup is really good too.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's made with just 4 ingredients: You need only 4 ingredients to make this pineapple juice margarita. The tequila and margarita mix is a must for a good cocktail, and the triple sec adds a citrusy flavor to complement the pineapple.
- It's a crowd pleaser: Everyone is going to love this margarita with pineapple juice. It's bold, sweet, and perfect for the summer like our Frozen Paloma.
- It's easy to make: Any recipe where you pour in some ingredients, shake, and serve is going to be so easy to make. The point is that you can spend more time pouring and sipping!
Ingredients
Everything you need to make this pineapple and tequila cocktail. It really is as simple as it looks, with only 4 ingredients to make it happen.
- Tequila: Silver tequila is the best for a margarita. It has a light, clean flavor with notes of citrus. It pairs well with the classic lime flavor and the pineapple juice.
- Pineapple juice: Tequila and pineapple juice make a lovely combination. They work well together and enhance the whole experience. Ensure that you use 100% pineapple juice.
- Triple sec: This is an orange-flavored liqueur that works perfectly in this pineapple tequila cocktail.
- Margarita mix: Use a good quality mix to get the best tasting pineapple lime margarita possible. It typically contains lime, water, and a sweetener. There are even varieties of pineapple margarita mix if you want to try it!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Spicy: Muddle some jalapenos in the bottom of the glass to add some heat and spice to your margarita.
- Use Mezcal: Try Mezcal instead of tequila to add a smoky flavor.
- Try mango: Swap the pineapple juice for mango or ue half of each for a fun twist.
How to Make a Pineapple Margarita
Here are the steps needed to prepare a pineapple margarita on the rocks. It's only 4 quick steps! To get started, rub the edge of the glass with lime and dip it in salt.
Step 1: Pour in tequila. Add ice and the tequila to the cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Add ingredients. Pour in pineapple juice, triple sec, and margarita mix into the shaker.
Step 3: Shake and pour. Cover and shake until chilled. Pour and strain it into the glass.
Step 4: Garnish and serve. Garnish with pineapple and lime and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Chill the glasses and utensils: Stick the glasses and shaker in the refrigerator to chill before you make your pineapple margaritas. This will ensure that your drinks will stay colder longer.
- Use quality ingredients: Good quality ingredients make a huge difference in flavor, so don't go super cheap!
- Storage directions: If you make a batch, store it in a pitcher in the refrigerator and use it within 24 hours.
If you love recipes like this easy margarita, you may also enjoy this cranberry margarita or my spicy jalapeno margarita recipe. This bomb pop cocktail and bulleit old fashioned are other drinks you might want to check out.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle in some blueberry syrup for extra fruit flavor and sweetness.
- Make a lovely dinner of chicken adobo with coconut milk and this coconut rice to keep with the theme.
- Add some grilled mangoes as a garnish for depth and sweetness.
- Serve your margarita with pineapple alongside a delicious appetizer like this easy hot corn dip.
Recipe FAQs
Use a mason jar and a fine mesh strainer, and you'll get great results.
Absolutely! Add all the ingredients to a blender along with some ice. Blend until the ice is blended smooth.
Of course. Simply increase the ingredients to make a larger batch to serve in a pitcher. This way you can serve multiple guests at once.
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Pineapple Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounce silver tequila
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce margarita mix or 2 parts lime juice and 1-part simple syrup
- Salt for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- If rimming your glass, rub the edge with a lime wedge, then dip in salt.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker and pour in tequila, pineapple juice, triple sec and margarita mix.
- Shake well until chilled then strain into a glass with ice.
Notes
- Use any extra margaritas that you have left in the refrigerator within 24 hours.
- Make this cocktail with a mason jar and mesh strainer if you don't have a cocktail shaker.
- Chill the glasses and utensils before you make this recipe to keep your drink colder longer.
Tracy says
Pineapples are my favorite fruit. These drinks are amazingly refreshing. I had a pool side party yesterday and they were the talk of the party. Everybody loved them. TFS
Karin and Ken says
They are definitely delicious! Glad you enjoyed them. All the best. Karin