Vanilla Pineapple Margarita

Yields: 3 cocktail

Prep time:  5 minutes

What You Will Need

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Spoon

• Cocktail shaker

• Cocktail Jigger

• Small glass

Ingredients

• 6 oz pineapple juice

• 2 ounces fresh squeeze lime juice

• 2 ounces honey syrup

• 8 ounces tequila or sparkling water

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Dampen the edge of 2 double old fashioned glasses with a lime wedge and dip them in kosher salt, if desired. Fill to the tops with ice.

2. Add the pineapple juice, lime juice, honey syrup, tequila, and vanilla to a cocktail shaker. Add 3 to 4 pieces of ice and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until the shaker is cold to the touch. Strain the ice and pour the margaritas into prepared glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedge and pineapple stem frond.

Notes

Mocktails Version

• Just like all my cocktail recipes, you can easily turn this Vanilla Pineapple Margarita into a paleo-friendly mocktail. Just omit the tequila, and replace it with sparkling water for a delicious and fruity kid-friendly beverage. 

The Honey Syrup

• My recipe for Honey Simple Syrup is a staple in my house for when I want to make cocktails, a quick lemonade recipe, or to drizzle on some pancakes. I added a splash of it here in this recipe for extra sweetness and flavor. You can also use my Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup that I posted on the blog last week too! Just skip the extra vanilla extract. If you prefer your drinks to be less sweet you can always reduce the amount or just omit it completely. 

You can download the recipe below!