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The Margarita strikes the perfect balance between tart citrus, sweet orange liqueur and the distinctive oomph of Tequila. A well-made Margarita with a salted rim, really is difficult to top. We give the classic Margarita a delicious tropical spin by using our homemade pineapple simple syrup, and a splash of pineapple juice. To keep things local, we use an Tequila from an awesome Tampa based company called 813 Tequila , a local alternative to triple sec called Tippler’s and fresh key lime juice. We even use local salt from Florida Pure for the rim. Help support local and enjoy this Pineapple Margarita recipe.
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make a Pineapple Margarita?
The Alcohol
The Tequila: Tequila can only be legally produced in five Mexican states and 99% of all Tequila is made in just one of these states, Jalisco. This obviously means that we will never have a Tequila distilled in Florida. That said the Tampa based, 813 Tequila produces a range of fantastic tequila. 813 Tequila uses 100% Blue Agave grown, harvested and distilled in Mexico. They have two types of silver and a reposado that go great in a Margarita. They also have a Anejo if you are more partial to drink your Tequila neat. If you are in the Tampa Bay area then find a store that stocks 813 Tequila near you.
Recommended Florida Agave Spirit: 813 Tequila Blanco
The Orange Liqueur: Any orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau will work in this recipe, but Florida has their own local version! In all our Margarita recipes we use this delicious local Florida orange liqueur from St. Petersburg distillery called Tippler’s. If you want to support local, then this is a great addition to your bar cart. FYI it also goes great in our Florida Orange Cosmopolitan and our Grapefruit Martini.
Recommended Florida Orange Liqueur: Tippler’s- St. Petersburg Distillery
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The Mixers
The Pineapple: At the beginning of the 20th century pineapple farming was a booming trade on the east coast of Florida. Unfortunately, by the 1920’s production of pineapples began to fall due to changes in climate and increased competition from central America. These days Hawaii is the only state to still commercially grow pineapples in the US, albeit on a small scale. Most pineapple’s and Juice that you get from the store will be from Central America.
The Citrus: Fresh key limes can be difficult to find but keep an eye out because depending on your location you might be able to pick them up in your local store. If not then you can absolutely use the more common Persian lime. You will just loose a touch of tartness and the more floral character you get from key limes. If you use a lot of citrus juice, then buy a citrus press- it’s a game-changer. You get a lot more juice out of your lemons and limes, you don’t have to worry about seeds, and you cut down on mess. We use a Zulay citrus press which handles both lemons and limes with equally perfect results.
Recommended Juicer: Zulay Premium Citrus Press
The Sweetener: Some people like super tart Margaritas, so if you are one of these people, then you can skip the simple syrup. We think a splash balances out the tartness and makes a more well-rounded drink. In this tropical Margarita recipe, we use our homemade pineapple simple syrup which also goes great in a Pineapple Mojito!
What Equipment Should I Use To Make A Pineapple Margarita?
The Glass: You will have seen the Margarita glass at a restaurant or bar. Atop the stem sits a small bauble that opens out into a wider coupe glass at the top. If you are a Margarita fan, then by all means feel free to invest in Margarita glasses. Personally, we try to stick to glassware that is multi-purpose, so we serve our Margaritas in a double Old Fashioned glass or Rocks glass.
Recommended Glass: MARQUIS By Waterford Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4
The Shaker: Get yourself a good quality cocktail shaker that stands out on your bar cart. Our favorite shaker is the beautifully designed patterned brass shaker from Absolut Elyx Boutique. You can get $15 off your first order by using this link.
Recommended cocktail shaker: ABSOLUT ELYX BOUTIQUE Brass Patterned Cocktail Shaker. (Use this link to get $15 off your first order)
How Should A Pineapple Margarita Be Served?
Shaken or Stirred: Always shake it. You want to give it a vigorous shake with plenty of ice to make sure it is well mixed, ice cold, and has that signature chilled cloudy appearance. We highly recommend the beautifully designed shakers from Absolut Elyx Boutique. The patterned brass designs are stunning. Even better, you can get $15 off your first order by using this link.
Recommended cocktail shaker: ABSOLUT ELYX BOUTIQUE Brass Cocktail Shaker- Patterned (Use this link to get $15 off your first order)
Straight up or on the rocks: A Margarita should always be served on the rocks. Avoid crushed or shaved ice, solid ice cubes are the way to go.
The Garnish: Half of the fun of a Margarita is the salted rim. The Salt compliments that heavy citrus flavor and gives the drink that moreish wow factor. If you’re looking for a local Florida salt producer then Florida Pure is a great option. This 100% natural hand-harvested sea salt comes in some awesome flavors that go great with Margaritas such as Lime, Black Pepper and Chipotle. (If you are looking for something for the rim of your Bloody Mary then look no further than their delicious Maple Bacon Infused Salt.)
Recommended Salt: Lime Infused Salt- Florida Pure
Finish your Pineapple Margarita up with a wedge of pineapple and you are good to go.
We hope you enjoy our Pineapple Margarita recipe below, and as always drink local and drink responsibly. Cheers!
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Pineapple Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Key Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Florida Orange Liqueur (or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 oz Pineapple Simple Syrup
- Florida Salt (For Rim)
Instructions
- Step 1: Salt the rim of a rocks glass by rubbing the edge with a lime and dipping in a plate of salt
- Step 2: Add Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Pineapple Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
- Step 3: Shake for 15-20 seconds
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Notes
Variations
Classic: Replace the pineapple simple syrup with our homemade lime simple syrup and replace the pineapple juice with an additional 1/2 oz of lime juice.
Grapefruit Margarita: Replace the pineapple simple syrup with our homemade grapefruit simple syrup and replace the pineapple juice with 1/2 oz of fresh grapefruit juice.
Orange Margarita: Replace the pineapple simple syrup with our homemade orange simple syrup and replace the pineapple juice with 1/2 oz of fresh orange juice.
Other Florida Cocktail Recipes To Try:
can’t wait to try this one this weekend – right up my alley!
We’re excited to see how you like it!