Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita Recipe

Transport yourself to the French Quarter with this vibrant Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita! Inspired by a delicious drink from New Orleans' El Gato Negro, this recipe is a refreshing twist on a classic. Imagine the sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and fragrant cilantro mingling perfectly with tequila and triple sec. Perfect for a hot summer day or any celebration, this margarita is easy to make and tastes unbelievably authentic. Get ready to impress your friends with this taste of New Orleans!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 124 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita

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How to Make Pineapple Cilantro Lime Margarita

  1. If desired, muddle 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks in a shaker with 2 ounces of tequila for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the muddled pineapple (or 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks), 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, and 1 cup ice to a blender.
  3. Add 2 ounces fresh lime juice, 1 ounce fresh pineapple juice and 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add 4 ounces tequila and 2 ounces triple sec to the blender.
  5. Blend for 60 seconds, or until well-combined and slightly frothy.
  6. Optionally, rim glasses with sugar: Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip into coarse sugar for extra sweetness and flavor.
  7. Pour into glasses filled with ice (if desired).
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of cilantro. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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