Frozen Pineapple Margaritas

Frozen Pineapple Margaritas are a tropical, sweet, and tangy drink with a kick of heat from jalapeño. Sweetened with a touch of agave, this Margarita recipe features frozen chunks of sweet pineapple, tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice with a contrasting spicy-salty rim. A perfectly refreshing, sweet, tangy, slightly spicy cocktail!

I can feel it – summertime and patio sipping is right around the corner! This Frozen Pineapple Margarita recipe will make the perfect poolside beverage or Cinco de Mayo celebratory drink.

We always open our pool at the end of April, and that means our family and friends will spend hours and hours outside. I love to have a new cocktail recipe to whip up when I am entertaining, don’t you?

Frozen Pineapple Margaritas

This twist of a classic margarita has the added sweetness of pineapple chunks mixed with triple sec and agave. Easily modified to your sweetness liking you can add more or less or make it spicier by increasing the amount of cayenne on the salted rim. In my books, a good margarita has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with a touch of spice. 

Pineapple Margarita

The next hot summer day you may just be looking for a drink to cool down with so bookmark this recipe. It really is the best way to quench your thirst. Using frozen pineapple makes it easy to get the right texture and consistency. 

If you love frozen pineapple drinks, you are sure to love these too: Frozen Vodka Slush, Pink Squirrel Cocktail,  or this Frozen Red Rum Punch. 

Pineapple Margarita Recipe

Frozen margarita recipes are ideal and refreshing, especially on a hot day. You can make a large batch and prepare a pitcher of pineapple margaritas to have on hand throughout the day or if you are having guests. Simply double or triple this recipe. 

If you are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, this frozen drink is just perfect to wash down all the flavorful Mexican food. 

Ingredients for pineapple margaritas

For complete ingredients and instructions scroll to the bottom of this post for the full printable recipe. 

FOR THE DRINK:

• Ice
• Pineapple chunks: Use frozen pineapple for the best texture. You can always freeze fresh pineapple for a few hours if you don’t have frozen pineapple in the freezer.  Make sure to freeze ripe pineapple for extra sweetness. 
• Jalapeno: A fresh jalapeno adds a touch of spice. 
• Lime juice: Use fresh lime juice to add that tart freshly squeezed flavor. 
• Agave nectar: I used agave to sweeten up the margarita but you can use maple syrup or honey. Or leave it out altogether. 
• Tequila: Use your preferred brand of tequila. 
• Triple sec: This orange liqueur adds more citrus flavors. You can also use Grand Marnier or Cointreau. 

OPTIONAL FOR THE GARNISH:

• Cayenne pepper: Use as much or as little as you like for a slight kick.
• Salt: The combination of cayenne and salt is a nice contrast to the sweet pineapple margarita. I like to use coarse salt as it has a great texture. 
• Lime slices: Lime slices add some color. 

Be sure to keep reading to find tips and tricks, substitutions, and answers to questions you may have about this frozen pineapple margarita recipe.

How to make frozen pineapple margaritas

Just a few easy steps before you can be slurping on this delicious drink. 

Place all the ingredients for the margarita into a blender.

Blend until smooth.

For the rim, combine salt and cayenne pepper on a small plate or shallow bowl. Run a lime wedge along the edge of each cocktail glass and then dip the glass into the cayenne salt mixture to coat.

Garnish this fruity margarita with fresh slices of lime and enjoy.

Freeze leftover margarita in a mason jar or airtight container. To thaw, remove from the freezer and let sit until it is to your desired consistency. 

Pineapple Margarita Mocktail

If you’re looking to make a frozen margarita mocktail, substitute the tequila and triple sec in the recipe for some pineapple juice and orange juice, and keep the garnish the same. This will make for a delicious non-alcoholic version of this margarita that is still full of flavor and fun!

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FAQs about frozen pineapple margaritas

1. Can you freeze pineapple for drinks? Yes, absolutely! You can freeze fresh pineapple for drinks, smoothies, desserts or however you want to serve them.  
2. What is a pineapple margarita called? A similar drink is called the Matador. It contains silver tequila, pineapple, and lime juice. 
3. Does freezing pineapple destroy bromelain? No, freezing does not destroy the enzymes in pineapple. 
4. Can you buy frozen pineapple? Yes, most grocery stores should carry frozen pineapple in the frozen foods section. 

Substitutions

Remember that when it comes to making substitutions in recipes, you don’t need to be afraid to get creative and use ingredients that suit your personal taste and dietary preferences. Make it your own!

• If you can’t get fresh pineapple use pineapple juice instead. You’ll need to add ice to get a thick consistency. 
• A good non-alcoholic substitute for triple sec is orange juice. 
• Use chili powder instead of cayenne pepper for the rim of the glasses. 
• Swap the agave syrup for simple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar. 
• Make a frozen pineapple margarita mocktail and use flavored sparkling water instead of tequila.

Tips & Tricks

• Garnish the glasses with lime wedges so you can get an extra squeeze of lime juice into your drink. 
• For more of a refreshing flavor add a fresh mint leaf to each glass. 
• Stir in cut-up fresh fruit for more fruity flavor and texture. 

More Recipes to Love

If you are looking for more cocktail options, you’ve come to the right place. For fruity cocktails, this Tropical Sparkling Cocktail is a good option as is this CranApple Fizz Cocktail . And if you are a margarita lover like me, I have so many to choose from! Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple Cider, (pictured above), and this Copy Cat El Bee’s Margarita. I even have a Margarita Dip and a Margarita Fruit Salad!

Cocktail recipes may be a dime a dozen but the next time you are craving something cool and refreshing this frozen pineapple margarita will make the perfect summer drink.