Cheers to a margarita happy hour! We’ve turned up the heat with this delicious Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita.

It’s not too spicy, but this margarita will definitely wake up your taste buds with a finishing bite of jalapeño. Pineapple juice and homemade sour mix temper the spiciness with the sweet and sour flavors.
I love a great margarita, but I don’t love the fact that too many restaurants use crappy store-bought sour mixes to make their margaritas. They’re loaded with extra sugar and preservatives. Once you taste a margarita that uses all fresh ingredients, you’ll never settle for sub par again.
Ready to mix up a Jalapeño Margarita? Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, cheering your team on game day, or just hosting happy hour, you and your guests will love this spicy twist on a classic cocktail.
Love margaritas? Check out these other fun margaritas: Melon Margarita and Fresh Watermelon Margarita.
FAQs:
You want to look for 100% blue agave tequila for the cleanest taste. Personally, I prefer a silver tequila, but you can also use reposado if you prefer it.
Silver tequilas are bottled immediately after they are distilled, while reposados are aged for 2-12 months in oak barrels giving them their distinct color. Silver tequila also has a stronger taste which is perfect for blending with flavors in a margarita.
Ingredients in a Spicy Pineapple Margarita:
- Pickled jalapeños: Pickled jalapeños are the perfect balance of slightly sweet and spicy.
- Homemade sour mix: It skips all the preservatives and additives leaving you with a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
- Orange liqueur: Use a good quality triple sec or cointreau.
- Tequila: Use either blanco or reposado depending on your taste.
- Pineapple juice: I like to use a pineapple juice that contains no added sugars.
How to Prepare a Jalapeño Margarita:
- If adding a salt rim to your glasses, run a lime slice along the rim, then dip in salt. Set aside.
- Add jalapeño slices, jalapeño juice, and pineapple juice to a shaker. Muddle the jalapeño together with the juices.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, sour mix, and ice. Shake to chill, then pour into two glasses.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve shaken and strained either on the rocks or straight up in a salt rimmed glass. (Salt balances the sweet, sour, and spicy notes of the margarita).
- Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and jalapeño slices, if desired.
Margarita Happy Hour Snack Ideas:
I love having snacks on hand when hosting a happy hour. Any of these will pair perfectly with margaritas:
- Pineapple Pico de Gallo
- Mango Salsa
- Taco Hummus
- Chipotle Black Bean Hummus
- Cowboy Caviar
- Taco Pasta Salad
Check out even more fiesta food ideas.
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Ingredient Substitions:
- Homemade Sour Mix: You can also simply use fresh squeezed limes, but you will only use 4 ounces for two margaritas. You will also need to add simple syrup (or agave nectar) to taste.
Recipe Notes:
- Need to up your home bartending game? This cocktail shaker set will have you mixing up cocktails and looking like a pro.
- A measured shot glass allows you to get the perfect proportions in your cocktails.
- Pickled jalapeños add a sweet and spicy note to the margaritas.
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Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
It’s not too spicy, but this margarita will definitely wake up your taste buds with a finishing bite of jalapeño. Pineapple juice and homemade sour mix temper the spiciness with the sweet and sour flavors.
Ingredients
- 6 pickled jalapeño slices
- ½ ounce jalapeños juice (from the jar of pickled jalapeños)
- ¾ ounce pineapple juice
- 2 ½ ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 6 ounces homemade sour mix
Instructions
- If adding a salt rim to your glasses, run a lime slice along the rim, then dip in salt. Set aside.
- Add jalapeño slices, jalapeño juice, and pineapple juice to a shaker. Muddle the jalapeño together with the juices.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, sour mix, and ice. Shake to chill, then strain into two glasses.
Notes
- Serve shaken and strained either on the rocks or straight up in a salt rimmed glass. (Salt balances the sweet, sour, and spicy notes of the margarita).
- Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and jalapeño slices, if desired.
- Homemade Sour Mix substitute: You can also simply use fresh squeezed limes, but you will only use 4 ounces for two margaritas. You will also need to add simple syrup (or agave nectar) to taste.
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