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