Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas
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Category
Drink
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Cusine
Mexican, Mexican and Tex Mex
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
1/4 cup Kosher or other high-quality salt, for garnish
3 teaspoons Tajín seasoning, for garnish
Fresh lime wedges, for rimming the glasses and garnish
1 jalapeño, sliced into rounds
1 1/4 cups aged tequila, such as reposado or añejo
3 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec
1/4 cup lime juice
Extra jalapeño slice, pineapple wedges, and lime wedges for garnish
Directions
Combine the salt and Tajín in a small bowl or plate. Next, take a glass and rub the rim of it with a wedge of lime. Dip the glass into the salt and give it a small turn or two to coat the rim.
Place the jalapeño and 3 tablespoons of the tequila into a pitcher. Using a muddler , muddle together the tequila and the jalapeño for about 10 to 15 seconds. This will infuse some of the tequila with the heat and flavor of the chili pepper.
If you want the heat to be stronger, continue to muddle and taste the tequila as you go. The more your bruise the chili pepper, the more spicy flavor will work its way into the cocktail.
Add the remaining tequila, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, and lime juice and stir together. Stir together and pour into the prepared glasses straight or over ice.
This can be made a few hours ahead, but not too much longer as citrus juice has a tendency to become a bit bitter after extended contact with air.