Pineapple Lime Margarita: Fresh, Fruity, and So Refreshing
Need a drink that tastes like a beach vacation in a glass? This Pineapple Lime Margarita is tangy, tropical, and just the right amount of sweet—with a citrusy punch and a hint of tequila warmth. Whether you’re mixing up drinks for happy hour, Cinco de Mayo, or just because, this cocktail is an easy crowd-pleaser.Made with pineapplejuice, lime juice, tequila, and a splash of triple sec, it comes together inminutes. Shake it, pour it over ice, and get ready to sip something seriously good.
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- Ice enough to fill your glass
- 4 oz pineapple juice fresh if you’re fancy, canned if you’re chill • 2 oz lime juice (fresh-squeezed, always)
- 1 oz triple sec orange liqueur goodness
- 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado — your vibe, your rules
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Fresh pineapple slices or lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Rim It
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into salt. Instant margarita magic.
Shake It
- In a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, pineapple juice, lime juice, triple sec, and tequila.
- Shake it like you mean it — about 15–20 seconds — until the shaker gets frosty on the outside.
- (No shaker? No problem. Stir it up in a mason jar with a lid or just swirl it really well in a glass.)
Pour + Garnish
- Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice. Strain your margarita over the ice.
- Top it off with a juicy slice of pineapple or a bright lime wedge for major “I’m-on-a-beach” energy.
Sip & Repeat
- Take a sip, do a little happy dance, and then make another… because one is never enough.
Notes
Tips to Take It Next Level:
Want it spicy? Throw a slice of jalapeño into the shaker before you mix.
Feeling fancy? Muddle a few chunks of fresh pineapple before shaking.
Big party? Quadruple the recipe and serve it in a giant pitcher — no judgment.