Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

margaritas are my favorite summer drink to sip by the pool, just because mine is a little kiddy pool doesn’t mean its not water I can dip my toe in while I imagine a beach and a cute topless man serving this pineapple jalapeño margarita to me. just like this drink he will be sweet with just the right amount of spice,

hmm this post is maybe going too far

preparation is key when it comes to making margaritas, pre cut limes for making the drink as well as jalapeños and pineapple for garnish (not necessary but always cute)

I found the most adorable dishes when I was thrift shopping to store the food in to keep them on hand and of course look cute. some tools you may need include a muddler, cocktail shaker and a lime squeezer.

you deserve a drink no matter what you have on hand.

Make sure you have enough limes, I usually buy a bag of limes when preparing to make these drinks. you do not want to run out. plus after you make these drinks you can make some great Lime coconut crinkle cookies. recipe in link.

Ingredients you will need

• Limes – I buy a bag of limes, always good to have more than you need as you will need wedges for garnish as well as halves to squeeze.
• Pineapple – a good fresh pineapple should be sweet and not too soft.
• Jalapeños – the spice and flavor will contrast the sweetness of the pineapple juice and just be amazing.
• Pineapple Juice – I like to buy a can of juice but any will work.
• Tequila – buy your favorite brand
• Triple sec – depending on how much you want to spend there are different varieties to choose from.
• Kosher salt – to rim the glass
• Chili Powder – adds a spice kick to the rim of the glass
• Ice – for shaking and keeping the drink chilled while enjoying.

How to make Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

1. In a shallow bowl or plate mix salt and chili powder together to make the glass rimmer.
2. using a lime wedge coat the rim of your glass with a layer of juice. slicing the lime to fit over the glass helps.
3. turn the rim of the glass in the salt and chili powder mixture and set it aside.
4. in a cocktail shaker place 2 jalapeno slices and the juice from 1 half of a lime. using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. muddle (or crush) the peppers into the juice. (the more you do this the more spice you will get out of the pepper)
5. add tequila, triple sec, and pineapple juice. top with ice.
6. Give the drink a good shake, 5-8 times. fill the glass with ice and strain the drink into the glass.
7. garnish with jalapeno and pineapple slices, and enjoy!
8. cheers!