Tropical Green Margarita Recipe
Gorgeous spiked tropical green juice made with fresh pineapple, mint, cilantro, lime juice, and silver tequila. This easy, refreshing green margarita is such a fun way to enjoy your greens! It's the perfect balance of sweet, slightly herby, and tart, and is perfect for serving guests.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 226cal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces silver tequila
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 ounces lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 ounce agave or simple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 cup pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ⅓ cup packed fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1-3 slices jalapeño (depending on your spice preference!), optional
- For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge for rimming the glass
- Kosher or coarse salt for rimming the glass
- Sprig of cilantro or mint
- Slice of jalapeño
Instructions
- Start by preparing your glasses: Add salt to a small plate. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of the glass, then dip the rim of the glass in the salt, rolling from side to side until well coated. Add ice cubes into the glasses.
- Add tequila, water, lime juice, agave or simple syrup (if using), pineapple, mint, cilantro, and jalapeño to a blender and blend until herbs are fully processed.
- Divide the cocktail between the glasses, then garnish with a sprig of cilantro or mint and a slice of jalapeño. Cheers!
Notes
See the full post for tips, tricks, and ways to customize this margarita!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 226cal | Carbohydrates: 24.8g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 18.3g