Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Margarita

By Katy McAvoy

Serves one.

Ingredients
2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz simple syrup
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz triple sec
2-3 slices of fresh jalapeño pepper
Coarse salt or Tajin seasoning

Directions
Pour some coarse salt into a shallow dish. Run a slice of lime around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Set aside.

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pineapple juice, simple syrup, lime juice and triple sec. Add jalapeño slices and ice cubes to the shaker.
Shake well for 10 seconds.
Double strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple and/or lime.

Sip and enjoy!

For the simple syrup: Combine ½ cup sugar with ½ cup hot water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator and chill completely before using.