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Easy Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas
5 from 18 votes

Easy Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas

This cocktail recipe makes a pitcher of margaritas blending pineapple juice, blanco tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and a homemade jalapeño simple syrup. The syrup infuses sweetness and heat with jalapeño and lime peel, balancing the bright citrus notes for a flavorful, slightly spicy drink suitable for gatherings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 margaritas (estimate)
Course: Drinks, Others

Ingredients

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup:
  • 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (454ml) water
  • 2 to 3 fresh jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 2 " long lime peel strips
For the Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas:
  • 2 cups (454ml) blanco tequila
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) pineapple juice pure
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (284ml) orange liqueur
  • 1 cup (227ml) lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ice as needed
Garnish (Optional):
  • 1 Tablespoon (14ml) sea salt coarse
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • lime wedges
  • jalapeño slices
  • mint fresh, sprigs

Instructions

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup:
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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, jalapeño, and lime peel. Bring to a rolling simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then reduce to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. 
  2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for at least 20 minutes. 
  3. Once cool, strain syrup into a large measuring cup, through a fine mesh strainer. Discard jalapeño peppers and lime peel. Set syrup aside until needed. 
For the Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas:
  1. In a large pitcher combine the tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Then pour in all of the simple syrup and stir well to combine.
  2. Add a few slices of jalapeño and a few wedges of pineapple into the pitcher if desired. 
Garnish (Optional):
  1. To salt the rim of the glasses, combine the salt and chili powder in a shallow dish. Run the edge of a lime around a glass, then dip the glass into the chili salt combination. Repeat with all glasses. 
  2. Fill glasses with ice, then pour margarita mix on top. Garish with a pineapple wedge, a few jalapeño slices, and a sprig of mint and serve at once! 

Notes

  • Use 2 jalapeño peppers for a milder margarita, and increase to 3 or 4 for more heat.