Spicy Smoked Pineapple Margarita
A bold and smoky twist on the classic margarita, featuring grilled pineapple, spicy jalapeños, and a splash of mezcal for a unique cocktail experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz mezcal (or tequila for a milder flavor)
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz grilled pineapple juice (or fresh pineapple juice)
- 1/2 oz agave syrup (optional, to taste)
- 2 slices grilled pineapple
- 2–3 jalapeño slices
- Ice
- Chili-lime salt or Tajín, for rimming glass
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Jalapeño slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Grill pineapple slices until charred, then blend to extract juice. Strain and set aside.
- Rim a glass with lime wedge and dip into chili-lime salt or Tajín. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño slices with grilled pineapple juice.
- Add mezcal, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup (if using). Fill with ice and shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeño slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on spice preference.
- Use tequila instead of mezcal for a less smoky flavor.
- Make pineapple juice in advance and chill for quicker preparation.
- For extra depth, smoke the glass with a smoking gun before pouring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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