Tropic Like It's Hot Margarita Recipe

Prepare the glass

Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add blanco tequila (2 oz), orange liqueur (1 oz), fresh lime juice (0.75 oz), pineapple juice (1.5 oz), mango purée (1 oz), and agave syrup (0.5 oz). If using a jalapeño slice for a spicy note, add it to the shaker now.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup cubed), secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and well-chilled.

Strain and serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice if desired (or serve neat in the chilled glass). Use a fine mesh strainer if you included jalapeño to remove any flecks.

Garnish and finish

Garnish with a pineapple wedge and the lime wedge on the rim. Optionally express an orange twist over the drink for aromatic oils and drop it in. Serve immediately.

To increase jalapeño heat, muddle the jalapeño slice lightly in the shaker before adding other ingredients. For a brighter citrus aroma, twist the orange peel over the finished cocktail to release oils and rub the rim with it before adding as garnish.