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Grilled Pineapple Margarita

Grilled Pineapple Margarita


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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 margaritas

Description

Smoky-sweet margarita featuring grilled pineapple and jalapeño blended with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. Caramelized fruit creates incredible depth and tropical flavor.


Ingredients

1 medium fresh pineapple, cut into half-inch rings

1 whole jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded

4 ounces silver tequila

2 ounces fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes)

1-2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup

1 ounce orange liqueur (Triple sec or Cointreau)

1 cup water for blending

Ice for serving

Salt or Tajín for rimming glasses

Lime wedges for garnish


Instructions

1. Cut pineapple into rings about half-inch thick, removing tough core and rind. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place pineapple rings and jalapeño halves cut-side down on hot grill.

2. Grill pineapple and jalapeño for 4-5 minutes per side until you see char marks and pineapple caramelizes. Jalapeño should be slightly charred and softened. Remove from grill and let cool completely for at least 30 minutes before blending.

3. Cut cooled grilled pineapple into chunks. Measure 1 cup of grilled pineapple chunks and add to blender along with grilled jalapeño and 1 cup water. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds.

4. Set fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour blended mixture through strainer, using spoon to press down and extract all liquid. Leave fibrous bits and strings behind. You need about 1.5 cups of smooth grilled pineapple juice.

5. In cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave nectar, and half a cup of grilled pineapple mixture. Add generous handful of ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until ice cold. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

6. Run lime wedge around rim of glasses and dip in salt or Tajín. Fill glasses with fresh ice. Strain margarita mixture into glasses, dividing evenly. Garnish with grilled pineapple slice and jalapeño slice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Grill needs to be properly hot before adding fruit to get those beautiful char marks.

Let grilled fruit cool completely before blending to avoid pressure buildup in blender.

Start with less jalapeño than you think you need. You can always add more heat.

Grill extra pineapple and jalapeño, then freeze blended mixture in ice cube trays for future batches.

Stovetop grill pan works just as well as outdoor grill.

Grilled pineapple and jalapeño can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

Blended pineapple mixture keeps for 3 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

For less heat, remove all seeds and ribs from jalapeño before grilling.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion