Smoky Pineapple Margarita
The collision of two trending flavors — mezcal smoke and tropical pineapple — in a margarita that's become the most-ordered mezcal cocktail at Mexican restaurants. Sweet, smoky, and spicy with optional chili salt, it's the kind of cocktail that makes people fall in love with mezcal. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1.5 oz Fresh pineapple juice
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Agave syrup
- chili-salt rim (garnish) garnish
- pineapple wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with al pastor tacos, grilled fish with pineapple salsa, or Thai-inspired appetizers with tropical and spicy elements that echo the mezcal smoke and fruit. Crispy carnitas or jerk chicken also complement this drink beautifully.
Instructions
Rim the glass with chili salt (mix Tajin with flaky salt)
Combine mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously
Strain into the rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Tips
Grilled pineapple juice (grill slices then blend) adds caramelized sweetness that's incredible with smoke Split the base: 1 oz mezcal + 1 oz blanco tequila for a gentler introduction to mezcal A few drops of habanero hot sauce in the shaker for adventurous drinkers