Thirsty Thursday is taking you straight to the islands with this Hawaiian Margarita. This tropical twist on the classic combines sweet pineapple juice with traditional tequila and lime for a blended cocktail that tastes like vacation. The salt rim adds the perfect savory contrast to all that tropical sweetness, while the fresh garnishes make every sip feel like a mini getaway.
If you’re loving these tropical vibes, our Pineapple & Coconut Margarita doubles down on island flavors, while the Key Lime Colada brings that same vacation energy with a creamy twist. Both deliver that perfect escape-to-paradise feeling with their own unique tropical flair.
Hawaiian Margarita
Recipe by Daily DisherThis tropical margarita brings island vibes to your glass with sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and smooth tequila — pure paradise in every sip.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1.5 cups pineapple juice
0.5 cups tequila
0.25 cups triple sec
0.25 cups lime juice
1/4 cup simple syrup
1 cup ice
to taste salt
optional pineapple slices for garnish
optional lime wedges for garnish
Directions
- Begin by preparing your glasses: take each glass and rub a lime wedge along the rim, then dip it into salt to coat the edge lightly.
- In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Taste the blended margarita mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more simple syrup or lime juice as desired.
- Pour the blended margarita evenly into each prepared glass. Ensure that each serving is equal for consistent portion sizes.
- Garnish the drinks with pineapple slices and lime wedges on the glass rim for an added tropical presentation before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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