Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita & 1918 Tap and Table
A refreshing and tropical Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita served up with a little heat from the homemade jalapeno simple syrup.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cocktails
Author: Tara Noland
- Kosher salt for rim on a small plate
- 1 oz. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 oz. tequila good quality
- 1 oz. Triple Sec
- 2 oz. jalapeno simple syrup recipe to follow
- 6-10 oz. pineapple juice diluted to your liking
- Pineapple wedges and sliced jalapeno for garnish
Jalapeno Simple Syrup courtesy of 1918 Tap and Table
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 fresh jalapenos
- 2 cups pineapple juice
For the simple syrup boil the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add in the jalapenos, sliced in half and the pineapple juice and let steep for 20 min. or longer. Strain the jalapenos out.
Run a slice of pineapple around the top of two glasses and then rim the glasses with the salt.
Fill the glasses with ice and top with the lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, 2 oz. of jalapeno simple syrup and pineapple juice to liking.
Garnish with pineapple and jalapeno slices and serve immediately.