How to Make Pineapple Margaritas

Throughout history, the pineapple was used as a symbol of hospitality. People would decorate their homes with images of this sweet fruit to express a sense of welcome, good cheer and friendliness. With its role in history, it seems natural to include pineapple juice in your favorite drink to welcome guests to your home. Pineapple margaritas offer a Caribbean flair that is sure to make your guests feel special. Pineapples produce a juicy, vibrant flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. The drink can be served frozen or over ice.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup tequila
• 3 tbsp. triple sec
• 6 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tsp. sugar
• Crushed ice
• Lime slices (optional)
• Pineapple slices (optional)
• Cocktail shaker

1. Combine the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and sugar in a cocktail shaker.

2. Add ice to the mixture and shake vigorously until the ingredients are blended well.

3. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rims of two margarita glasses.

4. Dip the glass rims into sugar. Make sure the rims are coated evenly to give your guests a small taste with each sip.

5. Pour the margaritas into glasses and garnish with a pineapple or lime slice. The pineapple can add a tasty treat to the beverage while the lime will add color to the appearance of the drink.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe yields two servings of pineapple margaritas. Make more if needed by doubling or tripling the ingredients and using a blender to stir the mixture.
• When purchasing limes, select fruits that are a healthy green color and free of large blemishes. A lime should be firm, but yield to small amounts of pressure.
• Use a juicer to extract the lime juice or simply squeeze a lime half with your hand and use your free hand to catch any seeds before they fall into your drink mixture.
• The recipe works well with either fresh or canned pineapple juice. If you choose to make them with the fresh variety, look for a fruit that has a bright combination of yellow and gold, at least at the base of the fruit. A juicer will help you extract the juice needed.
• Try a frozen pineapple margarita by adding the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice and sugar to a blender filled about three-quarters full of ice.
• Position your fingers over the strainer when pouring to keep the strainer in the shaker cup. This will help avoid spills that are common when pouring shaken cocktails.