Name: Pineapple and chilli margaritas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (75g) white sugar; 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped; 1/2 red jalapeno chilli with seeds, extra to garnish; 1 cup (250ml) tequila; 1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice; 1/3 cup (80ml) cointreau or grand marnier; 2 cup crushed ice, plus extra to serve; skewered chillies, to serve

Pineapple and chilli margaritas

Get the party started with Mexican cocktail margaritas. Pineapple and chilli are a dynamic combo!

Makes 6 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

17M

Ingredients

1/3 cup (75g) white sugar

1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped

1/2 red jalapeno chilli with seeds, extra to garnish

1 cup (250ml) tequila

1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice

1/3 cup (80ml) cointreau or grand marnier

2 cup crushed ice, plus extra to serve

skewered chillies, to serve

Method

1.Place sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium. Boil for 1-2 minutes, until syrupy. Set aside to cool.

2.Place pineapple and jalapeno in a medium bowl. Press firmly with muddler or pestle until mashed or blend, in batches, until smooth.

3.Transfer to a large jug. Add tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, ice and cooled syrup. Stir to combine. Strain into large glass jug.

4.Half-fill 6 serving glasses with extra ice. Pour over margarita mixture to serve. Garnish with skewers of chilli.

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