Pineapple Margaritas
Pineapple Margaritas are a fun twist on my favorite classic party cocktail. Sweet pineapple and tequila, with a bit of orange and a twist of lime!
Whether you are hosting for New Year’s Eve, Cinco de Mayo or a big birthday bash, this large batch margarita cocktail is the perfect party drink. I love that it can be made ahead of the party so you don’t have to play bartender during the party!
I even made a video to show you just how easy it really is, check it out in the recipe card below.
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Ingredients for Pineapple Margaritas Recipe
- pineapple juice – I always use bottled but fresh pineapple juice works if you have a juicer
- orange juice – fresh squeezed or your favorite store bought brand
- fresh lime juice – or bottled
- silver tequila – Jose Cuervo or Patron
- triple sec – orange liqueur
- ice
- lime wedges or lime slices, optional for garnish
- fresh pineapple chunks, optional for garnish
- black lava salt or coarse salt for rim of the glasses
Step-By-Step Directions for a Pitcher of Pineapple Margaritas
- Shake the pineapple juice well and pour into a large pitcher. Add orange juice.
- Add tequila.
- Next, add triple sec and the lime juice and mix well with a cocktail spoon.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into salt. Fill glasses with ice and fill with margarita mixture.
Pineapple Margaritas By the Glass
- Add 3 ounces pineapple juice, 2 ounces orange juice, 1 ounce triple sec, 1-2 ounces tequila, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a prepared margarita glass.
Garnishes for Pineapple Margaritas
Elevate this delicious margarita recipe by garnishing with fresh pineapple wedges, lime slices and black lava salt.
A great cocktail that is a super simple recipe that you can mix up in a pitcher and have ready for your guests to start sipping. This delicious cocktail is slightly sweet with a nice kick from the tequila, it’s one of my most requested recipes.
Can You Freeze Leftover Margaritas?
- Mix all of the margarita ingredients together and place in a zip top freezer bag. Lay on a cookie sheet or sheet pan until frozen, this keeps it flat and easy to store. For individual storage, fill half pint mason jars 3/4 full and seal with a lid. Freeze up to 3 months.
- To Thaw: Remove from freezer and thaw in refrigerator. Stir well and serve over ice or serve a frozen margarita right from the mason jars.
Favorite Margarita Glasses
Margaritas can be served in collins glasses, old fashioned glasses, Margarita glasses or fun pineapple tiki glasses.
Pineapple Margaritas are easy to make ahead for the perfect cocktail to serve alongside your favorite Mexican food or for cocktail parties and gatherings with friends.
More Margarita Cocktail Recipes
- The Classic Margarita is made with lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup and reposado tequila for one of the most popular cocktails you can make at home.
- Frozen Peach Margaritas are made with white tequila, frozen peaches, lime juice and honey for a refreshing summer cocktail.
- If you like a fruity margarita recipe, the Strawberry Margarita is one of my favorite recipes. Made with fresh fruit and the best tequila served over ice with a salted rim, this is my favorite on a hot summer day.
- If you love pineapple like I do, this Pineapple Paloma is a great tequila blanco cocktail with just four ingredients.
- For more inspiration, check out our favorite Tequila Cocktails Recipe list.
I have been making this easy pineapple margarita recipe for years and it’s become my favorite cocktail. The simple ingredients come together for the perfect balance of flavors in these fruity margaritas with a tropical twist.
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Pineapple Margaritas
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1 cup tequila
- ice
- salt for rim of glass
- fresh pineapple and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Shake the pineapple juice well and pour into a large pitcher. Add orange juice.
- Add tequila and triple sec.
- Next, add the lime juice and mix well with a cocktail spoon.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into salt. Fill glasses with ice and fill with margarita mixture.
This is truly a party in the pitcher! Super refreshing and way too easy to drink! 🙂
Love how fresh this recipe is. Can’t go wrong with pineapple, fresh juices AND tequila!
So incredibly delicious! Thanks so much for the great recipe!!
Love a margarita and the pienapple flavor really comes through in this recipe!
this was just what we needed to brighten up a dreary feb day!!! thanks!
These look absolutely divine! I”m going to serve them with my carnitas!
Excellent with Hatch Chili infused tequila!!!
Nice i will love to try this
how many would the 2 qts serve for a party? Thank you.
Hi Karen,
That would be 8 – 8 ounce servings.
~ Milisa
Are you using triple sec syrup or liquer?
Hi Rizza,
I am using triple sec liqueur.
~ Milisa