5 from 72 votes
Spicy Pineapple Habanero Margaritas
This cocktail blends silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice with blistered habanero chiles to infuse a spicy, tropical flavor. Allowing the habaneros to soak in the mixture controls the level of heat, producing a balanced margarita with sweet fruitiness and a sharp chili kick. Salt rims and garnishes like lime and pineapple slices complement the drink.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings:
6
drinks
Calories:
287 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila silver
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1 cup lime juice fresh-squeezed
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 4 habanero chiles
- salt limes, habaneros, pineapple slices, optional garnish
Instructions
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. Cut the habaneros in half and remove the seeds. Place the chiles in the skillet and blister on both sides. Turn off the heat.
- Pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a pitcher. Stir well.
- Add the blistered habaneros. Let them sit in the margarita mix anywhere from 15 minutes to overnight. The longer they soak in the mix, the spicier it will be. Taste the mixture after 15 minutes to determine how long you want to soak them. Remove the habaneros, when the spice level is to your liking.
- When ready to serve, pour the margaritas into glasses over ice. Garnish with lime wedges, pineapple slices, or additional habaneros.
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Notes
- To prepare a salted rim, dip glass rims in a mixture of honey (or agave) and water, then coat with coarse salt for added flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
283mg
(6%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.