You can buy a ripe, fragrant pineapple for these margaritas. If you cut it open and discover that it’s not super-sweet, microwave your pineapple chunks on a plate for 12 seconds (no more!) to bring out the juicy, sweet flavors. Let cool before adding to blender.
Makes 3 margaritas
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about 1/2 pound, from 1 small pineapple)
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh juice from about 2 lemons
- 2 1/4 ounces (4 1/2 tablespoons) fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) simple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 ounces (9 tablespoons) tequila
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) triple sec
- 3 ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
- Add pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, salt, tequila, and triple sec to a blender with 3 ice cubes. Blend until completely smooth and frothy. Pour into a pitcher if desired and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Serve over ice.
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