Ingredients

  • 2 ozmezcal
  • 1 ozpineapple juice
  • ¾ ozfresh lime juice
  • ½ oztriple sec
  • 🍋Pineapple wedge and lime wheel(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainermargarita glass

Instructions

  1. Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired, then fill with ice.
  2. Combine mezcal, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and lime wheel.

📜 History

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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