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Pineapple-Chile Margarita

By Ryan Magarian

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Pineapple-Chile MargaritaPornchai Mittongtare

If desired, garnish drinks with a wedge of grilled pineapple and a chile slice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients

8 (3/4- to 1-inch) chunks peeled pineapple
4 slices red jalapeño chile with seeds
1/2 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons Simple Syrup
2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2 cups ice cubes, divided

Preparation

  1. Place pineapple chunks and red jalapeño slices in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup , and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over.

TagsMargaritaCocktailAlcoholBeveragesTequilaMexicanLatin AmericanPineappleFruitJalapeñoChileVegetableEasyQuickNo-CookSummerSpringBon Appétit

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