Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita
The Spicy Pineapple Mezcal Margarita is a smoky, sweet, and fiery twist on the classic margarita. Featuring fresh pineapple juice, lime, mezcal, and a kick of jalapeño, this cocktail is bold, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 slices fresh jalapeño (plus more for garnish)
- Ice
- Tajin or chili powder and salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
- Lime wedge and pineapple slice, for garnish
Instructions
- If desired, rim a glass with Tajin or chili salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in the seasoning. Fill with ice.
- In a shaker, muddle jalapeño slices with lime juice and agave nectar.
- Add mezcal, pineapple juice, triple sec, and ice. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a slice of jalapeño, lime wedge, and/or pineapple slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer jalapeño slices.
- For a smoother texture, double strain to remove jalapeño bits and pulp.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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