Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with this tropical and zesty Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita, a refreshing twist on the classic margarita recipe. Bursting with sweet pineapple, vibrant cilantro, and tangy lime juice, this drink is perfectly balanced with smooth tequila, a splash of orange liqueur, and just a touch of agave syrup for natural sweetness. Blended to silky perfection with ice cubes, this margarita not only refreshes but also impresses with its unique flavor profile and stunning presentation. Whether rimmed with coarse salt or sugar, each glass is a festive treat garnished with juicy pineapple wedges and a sprig of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate drink for summer soirées, Taco Tuesdays, or any celebration that calls for a tropical escape.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (stems removed)
- 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 cup Tequila
- 0.25 cup Triple sec or orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons Agave syrup
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)
- 2 pieces Lime wedges
- 2 pieces Pineapple wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten the edges. Dip the rims into coarse salt or sugar on a plate to coat. Set the glasses aside.
In a blender, add the fresh pineapple chunks, cilantro leaves, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, and ice cubes.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and well combined.
Taste the margarita mixture. If desired, adjust the sweetness by adding more agave syrup or add more lime juice for extra tartness.
Pour the blended margarita mixture into the prepared glasses.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a sprig of cilantro on the side of each glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9762 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
