![]() ![]() Save one extra slice for the garnish too. Then, add a few slices of Jalapeño pepper to the shaker when you shake your cocktail. You could use a 1:1 ratio, or lean heavier on the spice if you’re up for trouble. First of all, when coating the rim of the cocktail glass, dip the moistened rim into a mix of coarse salt and Tajin® spice blend. Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim (optional) Ice, for serving (try clear ice) For the garnish: pineapple wedge. ¾ ounce ( 1 ½ tablespoon) fresh lime juice. If you’d like a little more spice in your life, why not try a Spicy Pineapple Margarita? There are just a few changes you’ll make to the recipe. 1 ½ ounces ( 3 tablespoons) tequila blanco or reposado. Pick a good, medium-priced tequila and you can’t go wrong. I wouldn’t break the bank on tequila when making a cocktail, but I wouldn’t go bottom shelf either. As for brands… there’s a world to choose from. It has a more rounded mellow flavor and I think it is excellent in this pineapple margarita, especially if you’re not a fan of the bite of tequila and prefer a smoother cocktail. The next level up of tequilas is a reposado, which is slightly golden in color because it has been aged in barrels for 2 – 12 months. Lucky for you, it’s also usually the least expensive. This is probably your best bet for a margarita. This tequila has a crisp and refreshing flavor since instead of being aged in barrels, it usually goes straight from the still into stainless steel tanks. Blanco (also known as silver or white) tequila is the least aged of all tequilas. There are about as many choices for tequila in a pineapple margarita as there are variations of margaritas themselves! Basically, it comes down to your favorite brand in one of two categories of tequila. What Tequila to Use for a Pineapple Margarita? I like to strain the cocktail over fresh ice cubes, rather than pouring shaken cubes from the shaker into the glass. To do that, rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass to moisten it and then dip it into coarse salt. 1 Ingredients 2 Cocktail Shaker 3 Tips for the Perfect Pineapple Margarita 4 Related Recipes 5 Did you make this recipe 6 Perfect Pineapple Margarita Recipe Ingredients You only need 4 ingredients to make a killer Pineapple Margarita, plus kosher salt (optional). ![]() In this case, you should cover the rim of the glass with salt. When making any cocktail, the first step is to prepare your glass. You’ll thank me for this because this cocktail is so delicious you’ll probably want more than one! Prepare your Glasses First ![]() Instead of that classic ratio, I use a little less tequila, a little less lime juice and add pineapple juice to the mix. When I’m making a pineapple margarita, however, this ratio shifts a little. Enter the Pineapple Margarita! The classic ratio of tequila to cointreau to lime in a margarita is 2:1:1. The ability to create variations on this classic cocktail are endless, but I think the best variations have a tropical fruit. Margaritas make me think not only of Mexican foods, but of hot summer sun and generally a good time. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |