Pineapple Habanero Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces habanero-infused tequila (see notes below)
- 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice (I liked canned)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- Optional pineapple wedge garnish
- 1-2 habaneros or 2-3 jalapeños
Instructions
Habanero Tequila
Soak 1-2 halved habaneros, seeds included, per 750ml bottle for 12-24 hours in a large mason jar or sealed container. Be sure to remove the habanero and strain out any remaining seeds before storing tequila longer term. Excess exposure will lead to green vegetal off-flavors. If too strong, dilute with fresh tequila.
Pineapple Habanero Margarita
- For the salted rim, take a lime wedge and coat the rim of a double old-fashioned glass. Dip in margarita salt, rotating until fully or partially coated.
- Combine spicy tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, triple sec, and simple sugar in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour straight into the old-fashioned glass with dirty ice or over fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
