My pineapple margarita is too sweet or tart! How can I adjust it?

Taste your margarita as you go. If it's too sweet, add a little more lime juice for tartness. You can also add a bit of simple syrup or agave nectar in the recipe.

What's the best way to rim a glass for a pineapple margarita?

For a classic touch, rim your glass with coarse kosher salt. Or, try our homemade margarita salt for the salt rim: the green and orange from the citrus peel look beautiful against the yellow drink. Tajín is another great option for the rim, a Mexican seasoning blend that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.

Can I make a frozen pineapple margarita?

Yes, go to our Frozen Margarita recipe and substitute 4 cups frozen pineapple for the ice.

Pineapple Margarita Recipe

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This pineapple margarita is a tropical spin on the classic! The winning combination of pineapple, tequila and lime makes a killer cocktail.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Cocktails
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) tequila blanco or reposado*
2 ounces (1/4 cup) pineapple juice
3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) Cointreau
3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
Kosher salt, flaky sea salt, or margarita salt for the rim (optional)
Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
For the garnish: pineapple wedge

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Instructions

Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake until cold. (For a sweeter margarita, taste and add a hint of simple syrup or agave syrup, to taste.) Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.

Notes

Pitcher variation: To make a pineapple margarita pitcher that serves 8, mix together in a pitcher: 1 1/2 cups tequila, 2 cups pineapple juice, 3/4 cup Cointreau, and 3/4 cup lime juice. Add 3 handfuls of ice and stir until cold. Pour into glasses and serve!

For a sweet margarita: Add simple syrup or agave syrup, to taste, starting with 1 teaspoon and gradually increasing.

For a spicy margarita: Add 3 to 4 slices jalapeño pepper to the cocktail shaker, or go to Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita or Spicy Pineapple Margarita.

Rim variations: Try margarita salt or a Tajín rim, a Mexican seasoning blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt that adds a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/pineapple-margarita-recipe/