Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita

Name: Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita
Prep time: 341 d 16 h 41 min 16 s
Total time: 341 d 16 h 46 min 16 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 slice (15.25oz) Dole® Tropical Gold® Slices; 1 small jalapeno pepper, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed; 2-1/2 oz tequila blanco; 1 oz mezcal; 1 oz agave nectar; 1-1/2 oz lime juice

Grilled pineapple, jalapeno, and mezcal give this margarita an extra-smoky flavor with a bit of heat.

Prep time 5 mins

Total time 10 mins

Servings 1

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Categories Summer Favorites, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Canned Fruit, Pineapple, Beverages, Cocktails mocktails, Quick and easy less than 10 mins

Ingredients

4 slice (15.25oz) Dole^® Tropical Gold^® Slices
1 small jalapeno pepper, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
2-1/2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz mezcal
1 oz agave nectar
1-1/2 oz lime juice

Method

Grill pineapple slices and half of the jalapeno over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
Add 3 pineapple slices and grilled jalapeno to a shaker.
Muddle pineapple and jalapeno.
Add reserved pineapple juice, tequila, mezcal, agave, and lime juice. Shake well.
Strain over a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with remaining jalapeno and pineapple slice.
NOTE: Reduce mezcal for a less smoky flavor.