Pineapple Blueberry Margarita
A vibrant cocktail that blends bright pineapple, tangy lime, and fresh blueberries for a refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks Use ripe pineapple for best flavor.
- ½ cup fresh blueberries Ripe blueberries offer better flavor; frozen can be used if necessary.
- 2 oz tequila Use blanco tequila for brightness.
- 1 oz triple sec Opt for a quality triple sec.
- 1 oz fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed lime juice preferred.
- ½ oz simple syrup Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- Salt for rimming Flaky sea salt is recommended.
- Ice Use large ice cubes for slow dilution.
Instructions
Preparation
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into coarse salt.
- Place the pineapple chunks and blueberries in a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently.
- Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup to the muddled fruit and stir.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a skewer of blueberries.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store pre-mixed liquid in the fridge for up to 24 hours without ice. Do not freeze the cocktail; instead, freeze the puréed fruit mixture for up to 3 months.