Jul 14 2026
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Pineapple Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Early Girl Eatery
Time15m
Serves1

Pineapple syrup, lemonade, lime juice, salt rim

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Pineapple Syrup (if making from scratch)

Method

Pineapple Syrup (optional, makes ~5 oz)

  1. 1

    Cook syrup

    Combine pineapple chunks, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring so the sugar dissolves. Simmer 6–8 minutes until pineapple is softened and liquid is slightly reduced.

  2. 2

    Strain and cool

    Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract syrup. Discard solids. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Use 1 oz per cocktail and store leftover syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Glass Prep

  1. 3

    Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass to moisten. Dip the glass rim into the salt and set the glass aside.

Cocktail Assembly

  1. 4

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 3/4 full).

  2. 5

    Add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz pineapple syrup, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 oz lemonade into the shaker.

  3. 6

    Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well chilled.

  4. 7

    Fill the prepared salt-rimmed glass with fresh ice (optional). Strain the cocktail into the glass.

  5. 8

    Garnish with a lime wedge and/or pineapple wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.

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