Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita
Grilled pineapple, jalapeno, and mezcal give this margarita an extra-smoky flavor with a bit of heat.
Recipe Summary
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Serves
1
Ingredients
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1 small jalapeno pepper, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
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50 ml tequila blanco
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25 ml mezcal
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25 ml agave nectar
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25 ml lime juice
Steps to Sunshine!
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Grill pineapple slices and half of the jalapeno over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
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Add 3 pineapple slices and grilled jalapeno to a shaker.
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Muddle pineapple and jalapeno.
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Add reserved pineapple juice, tequila, mezcal, agave, and lime juice. Shake well.
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Strain over a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with remaining jalapeno and pineapple slice.
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NOTE: Reduce mezcal for a less smoky flavor.
