A perfect summer time treat: Spiced Pineapple Margarita. Not super spicy, just a kick of flavor from chili powder. YUM!
With hot, humid weather, nothing tastes better than a frozen drink. Since the 4th of July is coming up next week, I figure it’s time to share this bomb Spiced Pineapple Margarita that we’ve been enjoying. Instead of super sweet margarita mix, I use fresh squeezed lime juice and agave. You can make one glass or a pitcher!
Summer is my favorite season to fill up the freezer with tasty produce. When everything like berries, pineapple and peppers are dirt cheap, I buy in bulk to freeze. This allows us to enjoy Michigan blueberries year round…or at least 6 months. To keep everything from becoming a big frozen block, I put the clean, chopped produce on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper first. After everything is frozen, you can move it to a zip top bag.
Frozen pineapple is a new favorite to freeze. At Aldi, they often have whole pineapples under $2, so I buy an extra one to chop up for smoothies and (more importantly) frozen margaritas! You can also use frozen mango for these too–or a combo of both!
Although the margarita has some chili powder blended in, I like to top it with this Chili and Lime spice too. If you have Tajin on hand, that is tasty too!
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 3 tablespoons agave (or honey!)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1/3 cup tequila of choice
- 2 cups ice
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- Optional: salt rim on glass and Mexican Spice (like Tajin) sprinkle
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In a blender, add a all ingredients. Blend until smooth and all ice is crushed.
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Pour into a stemless wine or rocks glass. Enjoy!
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living Magazine
I used to dislike frozen margaritas because of brain-freeze, but this one blends up smooth and frothy! I happened to find this in an old Martha Stewart magazine and it’s been sitting in my recipe binder for a few years now. Last April, I took it out and we’ve been obsessed since!
What are your plans for 4th of July? Do you stock up on produce to freeze during the summer?
The Cubicle Chick says
I never thought about this. I bet this was good and spicy for the summer months. Thanks for sharing the recipe. – Yolonda
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds so yummy! I love pineapple margaritas, but I’ve never had a spiced one before. It makes sense, though. There are a lot of spiced, fruity recipes out there.
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Terri Beavers says
This sounds like a refreshing beverage and I can see myself sitting outdoors sipping on one. I’m saving your recipe so I can make them soon.
lisa says
This sounds so delicious. I love pineapple margaritas, but I need to find this spice! Yum!
Dash Of Evans says
I found it at Walmart! Tajin works or Mrs. Dash has a Fiesta Lime spice, too.
Michelle Cantu says
Oh my this sounds amazing. I need to skip the alcohol since I am preggo, but I love spicy right now.
Dash Of Evans says
This would be super tasty without tequila! You could do strawberry too!
Angie says
This looks amazing, and I totally want to try it! A while back I bought some dried pineapple with chili powder all around it. It was tasty!
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Dogvills says
That looks so yummy! I won’t mind adding a little spice into my drink. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
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Rebecca Swenor says
I have not had a margarita in such a long time and this spiced pineapple one sounds delicious. This would make for a great drink for the 4th of July. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kathy says
These sound so good! I would love to try it out. I love how it’s spiced too. That’s different!
victoria says
This is sounds delicious and perfect for my family. I would love to try this.
Christy Garrett says
Yummy, this sounds so good. I haven’t had a Margarita in a long time. I don’t drink very often these days.
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Lori Felix says
I am hoping to host a backyard BBQ this Fourth of July and your spiced pineapple margaritas would be a great addition to the party. I better go to the store tonight to get all the ingredients so I can avoid the holiday rush.
paula schuck says
Pinning this for the summer months. YUM! What a unique take on a favourite summer drink. I could see trying this for sure at a party if we have one coming up this month.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg now this sounds like my kind of drink! I’m definitely going tons giving this a try!
Dash Of Evans says
It’s sooo perfect for warm weather!
maggie branch says
Pinning this in my post pregnancy board! This will be perfect for next summer!
Aprill says
Please tell me you saved me a glass!? This looks so good.
Eloise says
well that looks and sounds fantastic… this would be good on a hot summers day to chill out and enjoy the day : )
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Tanzim says
This sounds like a refreshing beverage and I can see myself sitting outdoors sipping on one. I’m saving your recipe so I can make them soon
Kevin T. Miller says
I never thought about this. I bet this was good and spicy for the summer months. Thanks for sharing the recipe
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