Ever thought of using Jalapeno and Pineapple for making Margarita? This may sound unusual at first glance but believe me, after reading through and trying this recipe – you will say this is one of the most AMAZING Margarita you ever had. Keep reading to check – how to make Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita.
It is different, unique and exotic. Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is very tasty and you will don’t want to miss keep sipping on! It takes literally 5 minutes to make this drink.
Margaritas are the perfect party drink and offering a Virgin option makes a fun drink for everyone to enjoy!! You can find Margaritas anywhere from a backyard barbecue to holiday party.
In this drink, Jalapenos give very mild punch, Pineapple and mint give it a refreshing zing. This is little bit sweet version. If you don’t like sweetness, you may avoid the sugar.
How to make Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita??
Pineapple, mint, sugar and couple of slices of Jalapenos get added to a large pitcher or big glass. Muddle it, take this into glass with ice, some pineapple juice and Sparkling water. That’s it!! You can place the muddled mixture into refrigerator to chill until you are ready to serve. And whenever you are ready to serve, add pineapple juice into muddled mixture and sparkling water.
What are the Alternatives of pineapple??
You can use strawberry, blueberries or mango.
Ingredients
Pineapple chopped – ½ cup
Pineapple Juice* – 1 cup (I used fresh home-made Pineapple juice)
Sugar – 1 tbsp
Mint leaves – 6 to 7
Jalapenos – 4 to 5 slices (Remove the seeds)
Sparkling water / Plain soda – 500 ml
Salt – ¼ tsp
Red chili powder – ¼ tsp
Few lemon slices, mint leaves and jalapenos for garnishing
Ice cubes
Direction
*For Pineapple juice, take ½ cup pineapple and ½ cup water in a blender. Blend it well and keep it aside.
1. Take Jalapeno slices, chopped pineapple, mint leaves and sugar in a big glass. Muddle it well. Keep it aside.
2. In a plate, mix salt and chili powder.
3. Take 2 glasses. Moisten the Rim with lemon slice. Now draw the lemon along the entire rim, squeezing gently until the edge is uniformly moistened. Evenly dip the rim into salt and chili powder mixture.
4. Now take ice cubes in glasses. Divide muddled mixture in 2 glasses.
5. Add Pineapple juice and sparkling water(add it when you are ready to serve). Mix gently.
6. And Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is ready. Garnish it with some lemon wedges, sliced jalapeno and mint leaves.
Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pineapple Chopped
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice (I used fresh home-made Pineapple juice)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 5-6 Mint leaves
- 4-5 slices Jalapenos (Remove the seeds)
- 500 ml Sparkling water / Plain soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
- Few lemon slices, mint leaves and jalapenos for garnishing
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- *For Pineapple juice, take ½ cup pineapple and ½ cup water in a blender. Blend it well and keep it aside.
- Take Jalapeno slices, chopped pineapple, mint leaves and sugar in a big glass. Muddle it well. Keep it aside.
- In a plate, mix salt and chili powder.
- Take 2 glasses. Moisten the Rim with lemon slice. Now draw the lemon along the entire rim, squeezing gently until the edge is uniformly moistened. Evenly dip the rim into salt and chili powder mixture.
- Now take ice cubes in glasses. Divide muddled mixture in 2 glasses.
- Add Pineapple juice and sparkling water(add it when you are ready to serve). Mix gently.
- And Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is ready. Garnish it with some lemon wedges, sliced jalapeno and mint leaves.
Video
You are going to love this sweet, spicy and tangy virgin Margarita. The fresh mint and sweet pineapple make for one delicious boozy beverage. This Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is perfect for any BBQ party, summer bash or gathering.
So refreshing drink will try the recipe soon ?
Thanks Soma!! Let me know how it turned out. 🙂
That looks very refreshing!!
Thank you Dear!! <3
These I need ❤️ Refreshing and quick! My kind of stuff!
Yeah, This Virgin margarita is very refreshing Shreya. Thanks for stopping By! 🙂
So refreshing… Superb
Thanks Ruchi. 🙂
Instead of muddling, can you just blend it all together with ice?
Sure you can. While blending, don’t add lemon slices/wedges. Instead, add lemon juice. Hope this helps.
Oh dear this looks so refreshing ??
Thanks Afroz. 🙂
Oh wow, this will be super yum. I like that it’s spicy and tangy at the same time. My kind of drink.
Yeah Anvita, this drink is very unique in taste and refreshing. 🙂
Sounds delicious and refreshing
Awesome Pics… looks so refreshing
Thankd Trupti. 🙂
Just made this but used Lime Sparkling Water instead of plain…absolutely refreshing and delicious with nachos for dinner tonight! I will make this again for sure!
Glad to know. Thanks 🙂