smoky pineapple margarita
A perfectly refreshing drink with a bite!
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 4-6 mint leaves
- 1-2 tbsp agave, to taste
- 2 oz pineapple juice (or 1/2 cup chunks)
- 1 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz mezcal
- 1/2 oz Cointreau (orange liqueur)
- lime sugar, to rim (recipe in notes)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip into the lime sugar, shaking off excess. Fill with ice.
- In a shaker, muddle the lime juice, mint leaves, agave, and pineapple juice/chunks. Add the tequila, mezcal, and Cointreau. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint leaves, as desired.
Notes
*Lime sugar: On a shallow plate, toss together 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tbsp lime zest.