Spiced Pineapple and Cilantro Margaritas Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant cocktail featuring a unique spiced pineapple syrup paired with fresh cilantro, tequila, and Solerno liqueur. This Spiced Pineapple and Cilantro Margarita combines tropical sweetness with aromatic spices, creating a perfect balance for an elevated margarita experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Spiced Pineapple Syrup
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- ½ vanilla bean, split
- 1 small cinnamon stick
Spiced Pineapple and Cilantro Margarita
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce Solerno Liqueur
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce spiced pineapple syrup
- 12–15 fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Pineapple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced pineapple, organic cane sugar, water, split vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the pineapple to soften.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the syrup into a clean container, pressing on the pineapple solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool completely before using.
- Muddle the Cilantro: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 12–15 fresh cilantro leaves to release their aroma and flavor without over bruising them.
- Mix the Margarita: Add the tequila, Solerno liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 ounce of the cooled spiced pineapple syrup to the shaker with the muddled cilantro. Fill the shaker with ice to chill.
- Shake and Serve: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and Solerno liqueur with sparkling water and additional lime juice.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of spiced pineapple syrup used in the cocktail.
- Make the spiced pineapple syrup ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Rim the glass with chili-lime salt for an extra kick and visual appeal.
Keywords: spiced pineapple margarita, cilantro margarita, pineapple syrup cocktail, tequila cocktail, tropical margarita, cinnamon vanilla syrup