Tequila and Pineapple Juice (The Perfect Pair!)

Tequila and pineapple juice are the perfect pair! The sweet juice and zingy tequila make a quick and easy cocktail.

I’m all about great cocktail recipes that pull from the classics and are crafted with perfectly styled garnishes. But I’m also all about easy cocktails that come together in a flash!

Sometimes you have time to plan ahead, but when you just want a sipper for the patio, you can have a quick, tasty drink using just 2 ingredients: tequila and pineapple juice. This one is ready in just two minutes!

Mixing tequila and pineapple

Pineapple juice is a stellar cocktail mixer because of its aggressive, sweet-tart flavor. It holds up perfectly to the tequila, which adds a spicy bite to the finish of each sip.

In fact, it’s quickly become one of my favorite ways to mix tequila. This drink comes together in a flash, and you can make it look like a legit craft cocktail with way more components.

Here’s the simple ratio: You’ll need 2 ounces of tequila to 3 ounces of pineapple juice. That’s it! I’ll add some ideas about garnishes and optional add-ins, but the basics couldn’t be simpler.

Step it up with add-ons

You absolutely don’t have to add anything to turn this one into a fancy cocktail. It’s delicious on its own. But if you’re up for classing it up, here are a few options:

• Add clear ice! This is crystal clear ice that you can cut into organic shapes, making it look more impressive than cloudy ice from a tray. Follow my steps to making clear ice at home.
• Add garnishes. A sprig of fresh mint is lovely, or add lime wedges. (Give them a squeeze before you add them.)
• Shake in a few dashes of bitters. Cocktail bitters give a drink a little more complexity. Depending on the kind you use, your cocktail can have a hint of herbs, fruit, or spice.

The best tequilas

With a drink this simple, you can really use whatever tequila you have on hand. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s what to know about the different types of tequila:

• Tequila reposado (aged) adds oaky vanilla notes. That’s another way to step up this drink! Aged tequila adds a hint of sophistication. It’s my top tequila for margaritas.
• Tequila blanco (unaged) works too. Look for a mid-range bottle. I like Patron Silver, especially for my Patron Margarita.

Make it a pineapple margarita!

This tequila and pineapple juice cocktail is just two ingredients away from a Pineapple Margarita. Add Cointreau and lime juice, and you’ve got the classic cocktail done up with a fruity twist.

You can also try my Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita or Spicy Pineapple Margarita, which have a hint of heat on the finish. Your call!

More pineapple juice cocktails

If you’re looking for more drinks to use up your pineapple juice bottle, here are the pineapple cocktails I recommend:

• Piña Colada
• Painkiller Cocktail
• Pineapple Rum Cocktail
• Pineapple Mimosa
• Bay Breeze Cocktail

01

Classic Piña Colada

02

Pineapple Margarita

03

Pineapple Mimosa

04

Pineapple Rum Cocktail

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