Habanero-Pineapple Margaritas

• Produce

  • 2 Habanero chiles, fresh
  • 1 Lime, Zest of
  • 1 Lime, wedges
  • 1 Pineapple

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

• Drinks

  • 24 oz Pineapple juice

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 24 oz Silver tequila
  • 1 oz Triple sec

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 fresh habanero chiles, split in half
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• zest of 1 lime
• 24 ounces silver tequila
• 24 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• pineapple wedges for garnish (optional)

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and split habaneros. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavor of the habanero to infuse into the simple syrup. Strain and cool.
• To make the lime salt, combine the lime zest and kosher salt on a plate.
• For each margarita, combine 3 ounces of tequila, 3 ounces of pineapple juice, 1 ounce of the cooled habanero simple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of triple sec in a shaker over ice. Shake until frothy and chilled, about 30 seconds.
• To rim the glass, moisten the edge of the glass with a cut lime wedge and dip into the prepared lime salt. Fill the rimmed glass with crushed ice, then pour the shaken margarita into the glass. Place a wedge of pineapple on the rim of the glass and get the party started!