Nothing says “BBQ party” quite like a Pineapple Margarita with Mint Leaves. Forget about boring beer—this tropical cocktail brings sunshine to your drink table. The sweet pineapple balances perfectly with the zesty lime and cool mint, making it refreshing enough to sip while flipping burgers or avoiding small talk. Perfect for those who want a vacation in a glass but can’t afford the airfare. This drink will make you feel like you’re in the tropics, even if you’re just standing next to a smoking grill.
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This Pineapple Margarita with fresh mint leaves is a zesty, tropical beverage, ideal for pairing with BBQ dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila silver
- 2 tbsp triple sec
- 1 tbsp agave syrup optional
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Coarse salt for glass rims
- Pineapple slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rims of the glasses and dip in coarse salt.
- Muddle the mint: Gently muddle mint leaves in the cocktail shaker to release their oils.
- Mix the cocktail: Add pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake it up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Serve: Strain the drink into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish: Top with pineapple slices and mint sprigs for that extra tropical flair.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Potassium: 4%
- Folate: 3%
- Iron: 1%
- Calcium: 1%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra tropical flair, add a splash of coconut water.
- Swap tequila for rum to make it even more tropical.
Summary of the Recipe
This Pineapple Margarita with fresh mint leaves is a zesty, tropical beverage, ideal for pairing with BBQ dishes.
Servings of the Recipe
Serves 4.
Estimated Cost of the Recipe
Around $10 to $12.
Prep Time of the Recipe
5 minutes.
Cook Time of the Recipe
None—just mix and serve.
Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe
5 minutes.
Course
Drink.
Cuisine
Mexican-inspired.
Equipment Required
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Muddler (optional)
- Rocks glasses
- Knife and cutting board
- Small plate for salting glass rims
Ingredients & Quantities Required
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila (silver)
- 2 tbsp triple sec
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (optional)
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Coarse salt (for glass rims)
- Pineapple slices and mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions in Steps
- Prepare the glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rims of the glasses and dip in coarse salt.
- Muddle the mint: Gently muddle mint leaves in the cocktail shaker to release their oils.
- Mix the cocktail: Add pineapple juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Shake it up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Serve: Strain the drink into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish: Top with pineapple slices and mint sprigs for that extra tropical flair.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Potassium: 4%
- Folate: 3%
- Iron: 1%
- Calcium: 1%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra tropical flair, add a splash of coconut water.
- Swap tequila for rum to make it even more tropical.
