Pineapple Mezcal Margarita
Smoky meets sweet in this crowd-pleasing margarita riff. Mezcal and fresh pineapple juice are a natural pairing, with the tropical fruit amplifying the spirit's earthy character rather than fighting it.
- 2 ozmezcal
- 1 ozpineapple juice
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ oztriple sec
- Pineapple wedge and lime wheelgarnish
- 1Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired, then fill with ice.
- 2Combine mezcal, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker.
- 3Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
- 4Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- 5Garnish with a pineapple wedge and lime wheel.
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The pineapple mezcal margarita emerged from Oaxacan-inspired bars and resort cocktail programs in Mexico and the American Southwest during the 2010s, as mezcal's popularity expanded beyond sipping glasses into the cocktail mainstream. Bartenders discovered that pineapple juice's natural sweetness and tropical brightness amplifies rather than overwhelms mezcal's smoke, creating a margarita variation that feels wholly different from its tequila cousin. The combination became a mainstay of Cinco de Mayo menus and summer cocktail programs, then spread widely through social media recipe sharing.
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