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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita (virgin option too!)

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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita. Bring paradise to your taste buds with this flavorful powerhouse of a drink. Grilled pineapple margaritas with a jalapeño kick will be your go-to cocktail!

Grilled pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro margarita in a glass with a pineapple garnish

Sunny skies, beach days, enjoying life…all of these call for some delicious summertime cocktails. When I think summer, I think of fresh ripe fruit and refreshing ice cold drinks. Why not combine them into one? This grilled pineapple margarita has a nice little jalapeño kick and hint of cilantro and will bring paradise to your glass, the next best thing to being in actual paradise. So cheers someone you love and drink up!

Muddling cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño and tequila in a glass jar

Grilled pineapple jalapeño margaritas, are THE drink of summer!

Sorry, was I yelling? I’m going to make this short and sweet, this drink is AMAZING. And don’t ask just me, this delicious cocktail won the neighborhood margarita contest. That’s huge right? I mean, it may not be a golden globe but it’s the next best thing. I’ll take the margarita champ title any day! And it’s even okay that I’m now obligated to provide delicious margis at our get togethers, because I’m always up for drinking them. I mean, what could be better than a grilled pineapple margarita laced with jalapeño and cilantro? Not much my friends, not much.

Slices of Pineapple ready for grilling

I have a few more hours before I hit the big 4-0 and I thought this was the perfect way to celebrate. So who is going to whip these up on Tuesday July 11 and help toast me into this next decade? Anyone? I’m actually quite excited to leave my 30’s behind. This next phase of life is going to be AWESOME. Watching my kids grow, being past the baby stages and moving on to loads of family fun with my 3 little guys is more than I could have ever asked for. Plus, I have my first book coming out (read all about it here), and my blog is in a great place. Much of this is because of all of you reading this post right now. So a huge thank you, let’s cheers to life and grilled pineapple margaritas!

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5 from 2 votes
Grilled pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro margarita in a glass with a pineapple garnish
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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Bring paradise to your taste buds with this freshly tasting flavorful powerhouse of a drink. These grilled pineapple margaritas with a jalapeño and cilantro kick will be your favorite drink of the summer.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pineapple Cocktail, Pineapple Margarita, Vegan Cocktail
Servings: 2 eight ounce drinks over ice
Calories: 119 kcal
Author: Sophia DeSantis
Ingredients
  • 10 pieces sliced pineapple about 2 inch triangle base, plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon melted butter optional to grill pineapple (I use the vegan butter by Miyoko’s Creamery)
  • ¼ - ½ cup 2-4 ounces good quality tequila (more or less depending on preference, vegan to keep this vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves only
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 slices jalapeño seeds removed if you don’t want the spice
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup water or soda water if wanted to dilute
  • 4-6 slices fresh lime
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Coat sliced pineapple in butter, if using. Grill on grill pan or actual grill until both sides are browning, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
  2. Meanwhile, combine tequila, cilantro and lime juice in a glass jar or cup. Using a muddler (or end of a thick spoon or ice cream scooper if you don’t have one like me), carefully and slowly smash the cilantro with the tequila and lime juice until cilantro is somewhat smashed. Add jalapeno and mash a few more times.
  3. Once pineapple is grilled and cooled, squeeze juices into the jar or cup then add the pineapple in as well. You can also strain liquid if you don’t like the cilantro pieces.
  4. Add fresh lime slices. Then add the fresh pineapple juice and soda/water if using.
  5. Serve over ice with extra pineapple as garnish.
Recipe Notes

You can always leave out the tequila for a still delicious virgin option! The butter is optional but using it helps the pineapple caramelize a bit more for an even better flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 414mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 19g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 19.9%
Vitamin C 158.2%
Calcium 3%
Iron 3.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Bre says

    This looks and sounds delicious!!
    Look at @provenderkitchen on Instagram… looks like they stole your idea and photo😳 Love your website!!

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  2. Tami says

    When it is 8:30 AM and you come back from a hot run and you see that Sophia has posted her Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, you pretty much want to slam one down! BUT I waited to make them for a get together with friends and these creative cocktails were like a little party in my mouth, so full of fresh flavor (better than the restaurants). They tasted how they looked in her post!?And there’s a non alcohol option too! SO, if you haven’t tried these, then you need to change that! Come on!, She won a margarita contest with these!, why not make them!! ?

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Hahaha!! Thank you so much Tami!! I really appreciate your constant support and your awesome review! Hope you had a fab cinco!

      Reply

  3. Sheila says

    This looks good! The jalapeno and cilantro made me really interested and curious. Will try this soon. Thank you for always inspiring me to be creative and adventurous with my dishes and drinks.

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  4. The Vegan 8 says

    I’m absolutely IN LOVE that you added all of these jalapenos and lime juice in these! I am not a fan of pineapples (i know, weirdo) but I’m pretty sure other fruits would work here too! I can see why this won the contest. I’d be one happy mofo drinking this. I’m loving all of your alcoholic beverages lately….are you trying to get us all drunk?? If so, then I love you more for it, hahahaha!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Oh yeah baby! Jalapeños and lime make this. I know I know…you and your weird fruit hating. LOL!! I’m totally trying to get you drunk to the point of passing out then taking you to California to visit. Hahaha!

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  6. Mel | a virtualvegan.com says

    I could do with one or three of these right now! I love the pineapple chili combo. Extra jalapeños in mine please! I had a margarita a few weeks ago made with ghost chili. It was so hot I nearly passed out. This will be quite refreshing after that one!

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  7. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

    I’ll drink any type of margarita out of there but I must admit this grilled pineapple and jalapeno combo sounds intriguingly dangerous for my liver. Mama needed a new favorite drink and this might just be it! 😉 Love it, Sophia!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Ha, you and I would get along great. And it may not be your liver’s best friend but it can be your sanity’s best friend. LOL!!

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  13. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

    This is like drinkable summer omg! Such gorgeous photography and I’m loving every part of this easy peasy cocktail! A must-make!

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  15. Dannii says

    Jalapeño in a margarita? That sounds awesome. I need to make some of these for our next cocktail night.

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  17. Amanda says

    This sounds delicious! The grilled pineapple really sets this apart. I’m glad you can make it as a mocktail. I have friends who don’t like alcohol. Now they can not feel left out of the party!

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