Spicy Pineapple Habanero Margarita

It is 5 o’clock somewhere! This spicy pineapple habanero margarita is a unique blend of spicy and sweet. It is just enough to throw a little spice your way but complimented nicely by the fresh and sweet pineapple juice! I am going to list out the general way to make it, and then give you 2 recipes!

One recipe will be more tequila forward. There is more spice and less sweet. The second recipe is for a more pineapple forward margarita with less spicy and more sweet! Both are delicious, but I have learned with my boyfriend, there are different preferences with how the margarita is crafted.

In general, this recipe is very simple. First, you need to infuse your tequila. In a small jar, I used 8 oz of silver tequila. I added 2 sliced habaneros and let it sit in the fridge for 3 days. You can let it sit up to a week. The general rule is the longer it sits, the hotter it will be.

To make the margarita, first get your shaker. Get ice. Next, pour in your silver tequila, then your infused tequila. For both recipes we will be mixing infused and non-infused tequila to take the edge off the spice. If you are bold enough, use the infused only!

Next, add your triple sec. You do not need much of this only about 1/2 oz which will be in both recipes. Then, add your lime juice. I love lime juice, so both recipes will use 1 oz. Lastly add your pineapple juice. This portion will vary on the sweetness of how you like your marg.

Give your margarita a shake and pour in a glass over ice. I LOVE tajin, so I used that instead of regular salt or sugar, but rim the glass to your liking. Lastly, add a lime and a slice of pineapple.