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Spicy Habanero Pineapple Margarita

This pineapple margarita is made with sweet pineapple juice and a fresh habanero pepper for a spicy twist on a refreshing cocktail!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces blanco tequila (two shots from a standard size shot glass)
  • 1 habanero pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces triple sec (one shot from a standard size shot glass)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (or the juice of 1 lime)
  • margarita salt, for rimming glass
  • for serving: pineapple slices, lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a 12-ounce glass and dip in salt.  Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker or tall cup, add tequila and 2 thin slices of habanero. Using a cocktail muddler or the back of a spoon, lightly muddle and press on the habaneros to release some of the oils and spice.
  3. Add the pineapple juice, triple sec and lime juice. Cover and shake to combine.
  4. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a lime wedge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1drink Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 55.3mg (61%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 55.3mg 61%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.