There is nothing better than a cold drink on a hot day, this frozen pineapple margarita is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, while the tajin rim adds a deliciously subtle spice. If you are going alcohol-free, try swapping the Cointreau for orange juice, and the tequila blanco for an alcohol-free tequila.

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This delicious drink serves two - enjoy!

Ingredients

25ml fresh lime juice 

15ml agave syrup 

15ml Cointreau 

60ml Tequila Blanco 

2 slices of fresh jalapeño 

1 heaping cup frozen pineapple 

1 cup ice Tajin for rim (a mild chilli & lime seasoning) 

Fresh pineapple wedge for garnish 

Method

1. Place the tajin on a flat plate and rub a fresh lime around the rim of your chosen glass before dipping into the tajin to rim your glass.

2. Add lime juice, agave syrup, Cointreau, Tequila Blanco, fresh jalapeño, frozen pineapple and ice into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into your glass and garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple. 

To make a virgin alternative, swap the Cointreau for fresh orange juice, and the Tequila Blanco for an alcohol-free spirit like Seedlip Grove 42 or Lyre’s Agave Blanco.

Tequila Blanco and Cointreau can be purchased at Liquorland and Glengarry Wines.

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