Summer will be approaching sooner or later, and you will have to be ready for those beautiful, nonchalant late afternoons to spend outdoors . So, if your favorite is the classic Margaritabut you feel like giving it a tropical twist, worry not: the Pineapple Margarita is the perfect answer to your wondering.

Not differently from the Watermelon Margarita or the Coconut Margarita, the Pineapple Margarita is just the perfect solution for your  summer evenings: sweet,  a bit tart and roundly nuanced, you will need some fresh pineapple juice to combine with the iconic agave notes from a high quality tequila. It will also match perfectly the silky citrusy notes from Grand Marnier, and leave just enough room for the lime juice to add its zesty bite: what else could you ask for a cocktail?

Following are the ingredients you will need for a Pineapple Margarita:

• 50ml 100% Tequila Blanco such as Espolòn
• 20ml pineapple juice
• 20ml Grand Marnier
• 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice

If you want to know how to make a Pineapple Margarita, here are the key steps you should follow:

• Pre-chill your shaker by stirring a few good quality ice cubes in it; then remove the ice and excess water;
• Pre-chill a cocktail glass by storing it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving, or filling it up with ice while concocting the cocktail;
• Add all the ingredients in the shaker;
• Add more good quality ice cubes and shake vigorously;
• Strain into the pre-chilled cocktail glass

To achieve the best Pineapple Margarita recipe, try adopting some, or all of the suggestions that follow, to elevate your drinking experience:

• No press, no stress: Pineapple juice is at the same time very satisfying to mix in drinks, but quite demanding to extract. You will probably need a good quality press or juicer to properly separate the liquid from the flesh (which you should not throw, it’s delicious in some recovery recipes like cakes or cookies!). So, in case you don’t have any, look for some pre-bottled, good quality juice, or muddle a couple of pineapple chunks at the bottom of your shaker. Just make sure to re-adjust the recipe based on your desired level of sweetness, keeping in mind the rich body of Grand Marnier.
• Follow the seasons: although the availability of pineapple is pretty much widespread anytime of the year, it has a seasonality that should be respected. Pineapple Margarita can be described as a seasonal cocktail, so make sure you will mix it when the right time of the year arrives;
• Freeze!: Speaking of summer, if you feel like a seriously cold beverage but want to keep the essence of the Pineapple Margarita, you could try experimenting for its frozen version. Simply adapt the steps from our guide to Frozen Margarita to enjoy a frothy, iced delight.

Don’t worry about feeling old school: a nice pineapple wedge, to be put across the edge of your glass, will make your Pineapple Margarita look stylish and inviting at the same time. And if you are looking for some innovative touches, you should learn how to create a salt rim, thanks to our guide and experiment. Just a couple of hints: salted caramel works fantastic with pineapple, and some spicy detailcan do wonders too…