Smoky Pineapple Margarita Recipes

SPICY JALAPENO PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Steps:

• For the rim: Mix the chile-lime seasoning with the salt and sugar on a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip the glass into the mixture to coat the rim. Fill with ice and set aside.
• In a cocktail shaker or pint glass, add 4 quartered Grilled Pineapple pieces and 5 Grilled Jalapeno rings. Muddle hard.
• Fill the shaker two-thirds of the way with ice, then add the Mezquila, pineapple juice, lime juice and agave. Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain the contents into the prepared margarita glass.
• Place half a Grilled Jalapeno piece and half a Grilled Pineapple piece in the cocktail and serve.
• Preheat a grill over medium-high heat.
• Cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch-thick round slices (at least 6 pieces). Grill until well charred and marked, approximately 90 seconds per side. Cut two-thirds of the pineapple rounds into quarters. Cut the remaining pineapple rounds into halves for garnish.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the whole jalapenos until well-marked, approximately 90 seconds per side. Cut 2 jalapenos into rings. Cut the other 2 lengthwise, leaving stems attached, and remove the seeds. Use the halves for garnish.

SMOKY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine the salt and 1 teaspoon of the ground chipotle in a small shallow dish. Dip the rims of four margarita glasses in water, then coat in the chipotle salt. Set aside.
• In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and the remaining teaspoon ground chipotle. Add 1 tablespoon of the agave and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness with more agave, as needed. Pour into a pitcher.
• Add ice to the rimmed glasses and pour the margarita mixture over. Serve garnished with pineapple chunks and lemon wedges.