For my 21 Day Fix peeps, if you don't strain it, you can count ½ of a purple towards your day and I know that can be helpful for some of you.It adds a lovely frothy, foaminess to the cocktail.It takes one less step to make, so it's a little quicker and easier.That being said, I STILL really loved the unstrained version, and it does have its perks. Personally I have a bit of a texture thing when it comes to drinks so I prefer the strained version. You can either see the above link for a frozen option (that uses frozen pineapples) or substitute the fresh pineapple for 2 ½ ounces of Dole pineapple juice. Here's a great frozen pineapple margarita recipe - you can just leave out the chipotle puree and sub the tequila for the mezcal (or not, if you prefer)! What if I can't get fresh pineapple? Of course! I've also included the link to Weight Watchers points in the recipe card □ Yep again! Is this fresh pineapple margarita 21 Day Fix approved? It's delicious on fruit - especially sweet mangos, but also to rim margaritas! Is this Fresh Pineapple Margarita with Mezcal gluten-free? Tajin (affiliate link) is a seasoning that's a mixture of chilis, salt and dehydrated lime. I usually keep both on hand (but happened to be out of triple sec when I was testing this), but use whatever you've got or prefer! Don't forget about that optional but delish tajin and sugar rim! What is Tajin? ![]() To me, curaçao tastes more like fresh oranges, so I prefer to use that for most cocktails, but I actually do really love triple sec (or Cointreau) in a classic lime margarita. Then, by all means, use tequila instead and you'll have an amazing classic pineapple margarita! What's the difference between dry curaçao and triple sec?ĭry curaçao and triple sec are both orange liqueurs. They can vary greatly in smokiness and flavor though, so just be aware of that (for me that makes it fun to switch it up though)! I've used Del Maguey Vida Mezcal when testing this because it's a relatively easy-to-find brand, but you can use whatever you can get your hands on. While the agave for tequila is cooked in above-ground ovens, the agave for mezcal is cooked in underground pits that are fueled with burning wood, smoking the agave - which gives the mezcal a lovely smoky flavor that tequila doesn't have. How the agave is cooked prior to distillation. There are several differences after that, such as regions where they each are made, and the specific agave plants they can be made from, but the most important flavor component of mezcal comes from their biggest difference. Mezcal, like tequila, is made from the agave plant. This margarita uses smoky mezcal instead of traditional tequila. Even though this guy uses fresh pineapple, you can most likely get some already cut up and ready to go for you in the produce department - yay for grocery store progress!Īnd here's some other good news. ♥Īnyway, the good news is, even though I'm a little late, like most margs, this one is easy to whip up in a hurry. ![]() ![]() There have been many many ups and downs in these last seven years, but you guys are always a light that lifts me up. I would like to take a second to thank you guys from the very bottom of my heart for reading and eating and drinking these recipes (and sharing and commenting and messaging! It means more than you will ever know). Here's a little recap of our past celebratory margaritas for your imbibing pleasure: Hey guys! So I truly planned to have this out to you sooner, but alas, here we are, the day before Cinco de Mayo (and this little blog's 7-year birthday!), and I'm just now hitting you up with your annual margarita. This fresh pineapple margarita with mezcal is sweet, tropical and a little smoky and goes perfectly with all of your favorite Mexican-inspired food for Cinco de Mayo or any day! It's also gluten-free, vegan, 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers friendly!
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