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With Salt and Wit

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17 December 4, 2014 Drinks

Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita’s are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!  

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

I am thinking we all need a bit of a virtual happy hour.

With all the craziness of the holiday season in full swing, I couldn’t think of a better way to bring on some relaxation than  a new spin on my favorite cocktail, a margarita!

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

Tequila has never let me down. Wait, I retract that comment. There has been a few times it has been a bit too tasty and I may or may not have had one too many.  Luckly those nights never ended in actions I later regretted. Just an early bedtime.

Boring I know.

 

Would it be more convincing if I told you those nights ended with dancing stupidly at a bar? Or something else far too embarrassing too discuss?

I could. But I would be lying and that is not what our friendship is based on here! Rather, I like our friendship to be based on love, way too much chatter and tasty margaritas!

 

A few months ago when Mr HIT and I traveled to Chicago for a friends wedding, we had a few hours to kill and were dying for some tasty food as Chicago has some pretty amazing food. Unfortunately, we didn’t indulge in deep dish pizza but we did stumble upon a great little spot for some authentic Mexican food and tequila. And let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Three margaritas later we were feeling gooooodddd.

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

Mr HIT is a bit more adventurous in the cocktail realm than I am. What can I say, I just like my margaritas with some top shelf tequila, a touch of grand mariner and fresh lime juice. You can’t mess with perfection. Well they had one that caught both of our eyes. A fresh pineapple margarita with a jalapeño infused simple syrup. Sweet, spicy and potent all in the same sip. Perfection.

 

After falling in love, we antagonized the bartender on how to make them. Because Mr HIT immediately demanded I recreate these at home for him. Minus the $12 price tag.  A task I was willing to take on. Upon arriving at home, I gathered the ingredients –  a fresh pineapple, plump jalapeños and our best tequila. The drink starts out with a simple syrup.  It seems daunting but really is just that, simple. Boil water and sugar together, chill then you are done! Throw some jalapeño in while it is simmering to infuse the syrup, and the drink, with a subtle spice rather than a ‘in your face’ heat.   You can adjust the amount of heat for your preference by adding more or less jalapeño. While the syrup is simmering, cut up fresh jalapeno and puree.  You can use pineapple juice here, but there is no comparison to bright and crisp pineapple.  And to keep the calories in check, light lemonade is added.

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

Confession time? Crystal Light lemonade is my secret weapon for making my skinny margaritas.

A girls gotta watch her figure while sitting next to that endless chip basket!

These pineapple margaritas are simple to make and easy to drink!  So today I am raising my glass for virtual CHEERS!

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Small Sauce Pan
  • Pitcher
  • Blender
  • Cocktail Glasses

{Skinny} Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas

Skinny Jalapeño Pineapple Margaritas are makeover with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade!

15 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Simple Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Truvia Baking Blend (or 1/2 cup sugar)
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • Drink Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple or 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 cups Crystal Light lemonade (or margarita mix)
  • 6 oz white tequila (4 shots)
  • 3 oz triple sec (2 shots)
  • 2 fresh limes
  • Salt, for rimming
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a small pan, mix the water, trivia (or sugar) and jalapeño and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add mixture to a blender and puree on high until smooth. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer and into a small container. Put the syrup in the fridge to chill while prepping the other ingredients.
  2. Rinse out the blender and add the fresh pineapple. Puree until smooth.
  3. In a pitcher, add the pineapple puree, lemonade, tequila, triple sec and simple syrup. Stir well.
  4. Use the lime wedge to rub around the rim of the 4 glasses, then dip the rim in the salt. Then fill with ice.
  5. Pour the margarita mixture among the 4 glasses and garnish with squeezed lime wedge.

Notes

*To make a large batch, double the ingredients.

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Girl, I want 10 of these! It may end with dancing on a bar. But, these things happen. We roll with it! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 4, 2014 at 9:02 am

      I will be right there with ya ;) How about when you come visit (and when I come there!) we will enjoy way too many of these. Thanks love!
      Reply
  2. janelle says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:17 am

    This would be perfect for lunch! thanks for sharing
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 4, 2014 at 9:02 am

      I agree! What a good lunch ;)
      Reply
  3. Kate @FramedCooks says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I am SO with you on the need for happy hour...and we are barely into December! Ho ho ho and all that. :) These look like a little mini tropical vacation all on their own. Great pictures!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      Oh mini tropical vacay's! I love! And thank you Kate! Cheers :)
      Reply
  4. Beth says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I love the crystal light lemonade tip, yummm!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 5, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Its a little hidden gem that even tricked my parents that adore margaritas! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  5. Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Wow! That's such a unique combination. Lovely photos!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 7, 2014 at 6:28 am

      It definitely is different but it works! Thanks Nicole!
      Reply
  6. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    These are totally going on my to-try list post-baby - they look amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 7, 2014 at 6:26 am

      I love hearing that! And yes fun cocktails for that post baby party ;)
      Reply
  7. Andrea@TablerPartyOfTwo says

    December 7, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Oh my, this sounds yummy! Can't wait to try! Visiting from The Sits Girls linky. ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 7, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      Oh welcome! And I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did :) Thanks Andrea!
      Reply
  8. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Margaritas are my favorite, and I love the pineapple and jalapeno addition! I'm going to try this version on our next margarita night, which will probably be in less than seven days :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      I like your style! Cheers, Andi!
      Reply
  9. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Ooooh a virtual happy hour? I am so in! I love this cocktail, and especially love that it is skinny! I can't resist a spicy marg when I see it on a restaurant menu, but the nutrition facts scare me. Now I can make it for myself and feel much better about drinking more than one :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 8, 2014 at 10:34 am

      I am in the same boat! I love flavored ones from time to time but not the sugar that comes with!! Cheers!
      Reply
  10. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    There's a bard we used to go to in the old port, back when we lived in maine that made some pretty crazy concoctions, this was one of them! I love the sweet and spicy of these margs! Can't wait to make them at home now too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 9, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Oh no way?! Well I am glad to help bring some Maine to you :)
      Reply
  11. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    This margarita is calling my name! LOVE that you brought up a virtual happy hour...I'd love to have one with you :) And can we please be drinking THESE margaritas?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 9, 2014 at 7:32 am

      I can hear it now! ;) Yes, lets happy hour it up together!
      Reply
  12. Christie says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Oh my. Pineapple and jalapeno? In a margarita? YUM!! Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFridays!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 10, 2014 at 5:28 am

      Well thanks for the party!
      Reply
  13. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose says

    December 29, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Yum- these will be way better than champagne on NYE!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 30, 2014 at 6:58 am

      I couldn't agree more!! Thanks Lauren!
      Reply

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