Spicy Smoked Pineapple Margarita: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic
A bold and balanced cocktail featuring mezcal-smoked pineapple, spicy jalapeño, and tangy lime. This margarita variation delivers tropical sweetness with a smoky heat finish, perfect for summer gatherings or taco nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for smoking pineapple)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Smoking/Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz mezcal
- 1½ oz smoked pineapple juice*
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
- 3 thin jalapeño slices (seeds removed for less heat)
- Pinch of smoked salt
- Garnish: Tajín-rimmed glass, pineapple wedge, jalapeño slice
- *Smoked pineapple juice: Smoke pineapple chunks for 15 mins, then juice
Instructions
- Prepare Glass: Rim coupe glass with lime and dip in Tajín mixture.
- Muddle: Gently press jalapeños in shaker to release oils.
- Shake: Add all liquid ingredients with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain: Double-strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Finish: Sprinkle with smoked salt. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Smoking Shortcut: Use ¼ tsp liquid smoke in pineapple juice if needed
- Heat Control: Adjust jalapeño quantity (1 slice for mild, 5 for extra spicy)
- Batch Option: Multiply recipe x8, store in pitcher (add ice when serving)
- Non-Alcoholic: Substitute with smoked pineapple lemonade + jalapeño
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://recipesfood.org/spicy-smoked-pineapple-margarita/