Spicy Pineapple Margaritas
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 margaritas
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 340
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 47
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 37
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 708
- Total: 5 min
- Active: 5 min
Ingredients
4 ounces good-quality silver tequila
1 1/2 ounces agave syrup or simple syrup
4 1-inch chunks pineapple, plus wedges for garnish
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 1/4-inch-thick slices red chile pepper (with seeds), plus more for garnish
4 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 ounce triple sec
Kosher salt, for the glasses (optional)
Directions
- Combine the tequila, agave, pineapple, cilantro and chile pepper in a large shaker; muddle with the end of a wooden spoon.
- Add the pineapple juice, lime juice and triple sec to the shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into 2 rocks glasses filled with ice. (Rim the glasses with salt, if desired.) Garnish with the pineapple wedges and more chile pepper.