Two-Ingredient Jalapeño Pineapple Tequila Cocktail
Spicy jalapeño and sweet pineapple juice balance a shot of tequila over ice.
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free
This simple cocktail pairs tequila with pineapple juice and fresh jalapeño slices for a sweet-hot sip. Shake it with ice to chill quickly and muddle the jalapeño lightly to release its heat without overpowering the drink. It works well as a casual happy-hour pour or a quick party cocktail that needs no special equipment.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 slices jalapeño, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cups ice cubes
Method
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Place 2 to 3 jalapeño slices in a cocktail shaker and muddle gently for about 10 seconds to release the oils without pulverizing the seeds.
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Add the tequila, pineapple juice, and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
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Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.
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Two-Ingredient Jalapeño Pineapple Tequila Cocktail
This simple cocktail pairs tequila with pineapple juice and fresh jalapeño slices for a sweet-hot sip. Shake it with ice to chill quickly and muddle the jalapeño lightly to release its heat without overpowering the drink. It works well as a casual happy-hour pour or a quick party cocktail that needs no special equipment.
3 min 1 serving 190 cal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 slices jalapeño, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cups ice cubes

Method
- 1
Place 2 to 3 jalapeño slices in a cocktail shaker and muddle gently for about 10 seconds to release the oils without pulverizing the seeds.
- 2
Add the tequila, pineapple juice, and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- 3
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.
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