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Pineapple Lime Margarita: Your Beach Vacation in a Glass (Without the Flight or Sand in Weird Places)

Let’s be honest—sometimes you need a drink that tastes like you quit your job, moved to Tulum, and now spend your afternoons in a hammock making questionable life choices. This Pineapple Lime Margarita is that drink.

It’s fruity, it’s zesty, and it’s just boozy enough to make you forget that your “island getaway” is really just your backyard with a tiki torch and a Bluetooth speaker playing ocean waves on loop. But hey—close enough.

Why This Margarita Slaps

No blender, no problem – Just shake it up like you’re Tom Cruise in Cocktail. (Google it, Gen Z.)
Tastes like a tropical escape – Pineapple and lime tag-team your taste buds in the best way.
Make it your own – Go spicy, go sweet, go full pitcher. No judgment here.
It’s a vibe – Whether it’s taco Tuesday, Cinco de Drinko, or “I survived another Zoom call,” this one fits the mood.

What You’ll Need to Live Your Best Margarita Life

Ice – Enough to make your drink cold, not a snow cone.
4 oz pineapple juice – Dole works. Or whatever’s in the fridge from your last “clean eating” phase.
2 oz fresh lime juice – Squeeze it like you mean it. Or use a citrus press if you’re fancy.
1 oz triple sec – Cointreau if you’re classy. The cheap stuff if you’re not.
2 oz tequila – Blanco or reposado. Just no mixto, please—we have standards.
Salt – For rimming, not drama. Chili-lime salt if you’re feeling spicy.
Garnish – Lime wedges or pineapple chunks. Extra points for tiny umbrellas.

How to Mix It

Salt the rim of your glass like a professional bartender… or just rub a lime around it and dip it in salt.
Toss all your ingredients into a shaker with ice. (A mason jar works too if you’re more “craft cocktail from your garage.”)
Shake it like your weekend depends on it.
Pour over fresh ice, garnish like a champ, and sip like you’ve made good life choices.

Want to Get Wild?

Spice it up – Add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker. Proceed with caution.
Make it sweeter – Drizzle in a bit of agave syrup. Just a bit. You’re not making Kool-Aid.
Pitcher Party – Quadruple it. Because one margarita is never enough.

Pro Tips (Because We’re Here to Help)

No shaker? Tall glass. Stir like a boss.
Make it ahead: Mix the juice + triple sec, stash it in the fridge, then add tequila when it’s go-time.
Leftovers? LOL. But if somehow there’s any, store without ice and finish it tomorrow.

Serving Suggestion

Serve it up in a rocks glass with that salted rim and a tropical garnish that screams “I’m trying, okay?” Bonus points if you’re sipping it while grilling carne asada or dodging small talk at the family BBQ.

Final Sip

The Pineapple Lime Margarita is your ticket to paradise—minus the TSA line and sunburn. It’s a no-fuss, all-fun cocktail that brings the beach to your bar cart. Make one. Make five. We won’t judge.

Tried it? Tag @TheAllGuy and show off your garnish game. Best drink pic gets bragging rights—and maybe a virtual cheers.

Pineapple Lime Margarita: Your Beach Vacation in a Glass (Without the Flight or Sand in Weird Places)

It’s fruity, it’s zesty, and it’s just boozy enough to make you forget that your "island getaway" is really just your backyard with a tiki torch and a Bluetooth speaker playing ocean waves on loop. But hey—close enough.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Beverages

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker or Blender

Ingredients

Ice enough to fill your glass
4 oz pineapple juice fresh if you’re fancy canned if you’re chill • 2 oz lime juice (fresh-squeezed, always)
1 oz triple sec orange liqueur goodness
2 oz tequila blanco or reposado — your vibe your rules
Salt for rimming the glass
Fresh pineapple slices or lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Rim It

Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into salt. Instant margarita magic.

Shake It

In a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, pineapple juice, lime juice, triple sec, and tequila.
Shake it like you mean it — about 15–20 seconds — until the shaker gets frosty on the outside.
(No shaker? No problem. Stir it up in a mason jar with a lid or just swirl it really well in a glass.)

Pour + Garnish

Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice. Strain your margarita over the ice.
Top it off with a juicy slice of pineapple or a bright lime wedge for major “I’m-on-a-beach” energy.