Pineapple Margarita with Mint Leaves: Fun Tropical Beverages Perfect for BBQ Drinks

Tired of the same old beer at BBQs? Enter the Pineapple Margarita with Mint Leaves, your new tropical drink that screams summer fun. With a zing of pineapple and a refreshing mint kick, this cocktail is perfect for cooling off between bites of smoky ribs. Plus, it’s fruity enough to fool you into thinking it’s healthy. Serve this drink at your next BBQ, and watch your guests act like you’ve invited them to a private island—without the airfare.

Pineapple Margarita with Mint Leaves: Fun Tropical Beverages Perfect for BBQ Drinks

Morgan James Eckroth

A refreshing Pineapple Margarita with mint leaves that pairs perfectly with grilled BBQ dishes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 2 tbsp triple sec
• 1 tbsp agave syrup
• Fresh mint leaves about 10
• Ice cubes
• Salt for rimming the glass
• Pineapple slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

 

• Rim the glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip in salt.
• Mix the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and agave syrup.
• Add mint: Muddle fresh mint leaves in the shaker to release their flavor.
• Shake it up: Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
• Pour: Strain the margarita mixture into the salt-rimmed glasses filled with ice.
• Garnish: Add pineapple slices and mint sprigs for that tropical touch.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving)

• Calories: 140
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 0g

Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin C: 20%
• Potassium: 3%
• Folate: 2%
• Calcium: 1%
• Iron: 1%

Additional Notes/Tips

• For extra freshness, blend the pineapple juice with fresh pineapple chunks.
• If you’re feeling fancy, swap tequila for mezcal for a smokier twist.

 

Summary of the RecipeA refreshing Pineapple Margarita with mint leaves that pairs perfectly with grilled BBQ dishes.Servings of the RecipeServes 4 margaritas.Estimated Cost of the RecipeAround $10 for all ingredients. Cheap, yet impressive.Prep Time of the Recipe5 minutes.Cook Time of the RecipeNo cooking required—just blending and shaking.Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe5 minutes flat.CourseDrinkCuisineMexican-inspiredEquipment Required

Cocktail shakerBlender (optional)Rocks glassesJigger (for measuring)Small plate for salt (rim)

Ingredients & Quantities Required

1 cup fresh pineapple juice1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)1/4 cup tequila2 tbsp triple sec1 tbsp agave syrupFresh mint leaves (about 10)Ice cubesSalt for rimming the glassPineapple slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Rim the glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip in salt.Mix the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and agave syrup.Add mint: Muddle fresh mint leaves in the shaker to release their flavor.Shake it up: Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.Pour: Strain the margarita mixture into the salt-rimmed glasses filled with ice.Garnish: Add pineapple slices and mint sprigs for that tropical touch.

Nutritional Values (per serving)

Calories: 140Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gProtein: 0g

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin C: 20%Potassium: 3%Folate: 2%Calcium: 1%Iron: 1%

Additional Notes/Tips

For extra freshness, blend the pineapple juice with fresh pineapple chunks.If you’re feeling fancy, swap tequila for mezcal for a smokier twist.