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These Pineapple Margaritas are the perfect refreshing drink to transport you right into the tropical destination of your choice. It’s the best kind of margarita – a little sweet and a little sour and all delicious.
The Best Tropical Margaritas
My first time in Hawaii was so great because I was able to try so many amazing drinks that I had never had before. These pineapple margaritas were apart of that. I knew I needed to recreate this recipe at home so I could feel the island breeze no matter where I was! These margaritas will always be a hit!
This classic margarita with pineapple on the rocks is the best recipe version, IMO. They are sweet, but also have some sour elements and a tropical twist with coconut. They’re perfect with your favorite kind of tequila and you can even make spicy pineapple margaritas! Try this tropical spin on a classic cocktail and you’ll never look back!
Ingredients Needed
- Pineapple Juice: Only use 100% juice
- Coconut Water: Or you can use coconut extract, coconut rum, or omit
- Tequila: Use whatever tequila is your favorite. I prefer tequila blanco but you can also use tequila reposado or gold.
- Triple Sec: This is also called orange liqueur or cointreau.
- Fruit Garnishes: Bring the flavor to life with sliced limes, a fresh pineapple wedge or even a cherry on top!
How to make Pineapple Margarita Recipe
- To make one cocktail: add all ingredients to glass over ice. Stir and garnish.
- To make a pitcher: add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir. Add garnish. Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.
Variations
- Make a spicy pineapple margarita with jalapeño infused tequila and garnish with slices of jalapenos.
- Omit the coconut water and use grand marnier.
- Add some mango or pineapple chunks or garnish with mint!
Expert Tips
- Use whatever coconut water you like, or have on hand. Coconut water comes in a lot of flavors and whatever you prefer is fine!
- When it comes to coconut water, if you do not want to use it–fell free to replace with regular water or more juice or coconut rum.
- Add a lime wedge or pineapple wedges to the rim of the glass! You could also add a salt rim if you want to.
- I don’t usually shake my margaritas – I pour them into the glass and stir. But you can use a cocktail shaker and strain them into the glass if you prefer.
FAQs
Store it in an airtight container or with plastic wrap over top in the refrigerator.
Pineapple Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
For one cocktail:
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec cointreau
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces coconut water see note
- ½ ounce lime juice
- Pineapple lime, and cherries for garnish
For a pitcher:
- 3 cups tequila
- 1 ½ cups triple sec
- 1 32 ounce can pineapple juice
- 1 ½ cups coconut water
- 1 cup lime juice
- Pineapple lime, and cherries for garnish
Instructions
- To make one cocktail: add all ingredients to glass over ice. Stir and garnish.
- To make a pitcher: add all ingredients to a large pitcher. Stir. Add garnish. Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.
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Last Updated on April 12, 2024
Do you always use fresh squeezed lime juice for pitchers? We have a party of 200 people so I’m wondering if store bought with greatly affect the flavour?
Thank you!
I think that’s fine – I wouldn’t want to squeeze that much fresh!
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