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The Most Delicious Pineapple Orange Margarita

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This orange pineapple margarita is a delicious tropical cocktail drink. It is made with fresh pineapple juice, orange syrup, and tequila. This fancy margarita will hit the spot for all your margarita cravings.

Up close view of glass of pineapple orange margarita with an orange in the background

I love margaritas -- especially margaritas on the rocks. Fruity frozen margaritas are great for summer. But in winter, I prefer margaritas on the rocks. This margarita is not too sweet and sugary, yet packs a punch of pineapple and orange flavor. Additionally, you can adjust the sweetness based on your preference.

Glass of pineapple orange margarita on a table with an orange and pineapple in the background

What is orange simple syrup?

Many cocktails use simple syrup as an ingredient to add sweetness to a drink. It is basically liquid sugar.

Essentially, orange simple syrup is regular simple syrup with natural orange flavoring infused. This orange simple syrup recipe is very easy to make and you can use the syrup for many different drinks.

This pineapple orange margarita uses orange simple syrup to add both sweetness and orange flavor while taking up only a small volume of space.

Up close view of a glass of pineapple orange margarita with orange and pineapple slices on the rim.

How do I make this pineapple orange margarita sweeter? Or stronger?

Some people like extra sweet and sugary margaritas, and some people prefer stronger tasting ones. This pineapple margarita falls somewhere in between. However, it is very easy to alter this recipe to your own (or your guests' preferences).

The orange simple syrup is the key ingredient for sweetness level.

To make the margarita more sweet, add more orange simple syrup. Try adding 1 oz of orange simple syrup instead of 0.5oz.

On the other hand, to make the margarita less sweet (and stronger tasting), add less orange simple syrup. Alternatively, remove the orange simple syrup entirely. Instead, add up to an extra 2oz of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Overhead view of a glass of pineapple and orange margarita with orange and pineapple slices and sugar on the rim

Ingredients for Pineapple Orange Margarita:

  • Pineapple juice. The easiest method to get fresh pineapple juice is to use a juicer. Simply pass the pineapple chunks through the juicer machine. Fresh juice significantly impact the quality of your margarita.
  • Orange simple syrup. As mentioned above, if you want a less sweet margarita, alter the quantity of this ingredient depending on your taste preferences.
  • Tequila. Although high quality tequila will taste better, any type of tequila will work for this drink.

Try these other drinks you may enjoy:

  • Pear Bourbon Cocktail
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Pineapple Orange Margarita


  • Author: The Littlest Crumb
  • Total Time: 4 minutes
  • Yield: 1 margarita 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This orange pineapple margarita is an easy, fruity and tropical cocktail drink. It will hit the spot for all your margarita cravings!


Ingredients

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  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 4 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz orange simple syrup
  • handful of ice cubes
  • sugar or salt for the rim (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dab the edge of the margarita glass in water, then lightly coat the rim in either sugar or salt (optional).
  2. Combine the triple sec, tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange simple syrup and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake well until all ingredients are combined (~10-15 seconds)
  3. Strain the ice and serve.

Notes

  • Always use freshly squeezed juices for your cocktails! It will make a huge difference in the quality of your drink.
  • If you want to make your margarita less sweet, reduce or remove the orange simple syrup. Or, replace it with an extra oz. of orange juice.
  • If you want to make your margarita sweeter, add 1 oz. of orange simple syrup instead of 0.5 oz.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: drinks, cocktails
  • Method: shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 margarita
  • Calories: 334
  • Sugar: 28.2g
  • Sodium: 0.1mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40.9g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: margaritas, pineapple margarita, orange margarita, alcoholic drinks

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