Tropical Zest Margarita

Make your tastebuds dance with this fun and refreshing pineapple margarita! This mouthwatering cocktail combines the sweetness of pineapple juice with the zing of chile simple syrup and the tang of fresh lime juice, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Serve it at your next happy hour and get ready to enjoy a fiesta in a glass!

Tropical Zest Margarita

Enjoy a refreshing and zesty pineapple margarita with a unique twist of chile simple syrup, perfect for any festive occasion.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 0.50 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
  • 0.50 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.38 oz chile simple syrup (or regular simple syrup)
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 pineapple slice for garnish
  • Lime salt for rimming

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. If rimming the glass with salt, do so now.
  3. Add tequila, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Add fresh ice to the margarita glass.
  5. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into the margarita glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.
  7. Sip, smile, and enjoy!