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Big Batch Cocktails: Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

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April 24, 2020

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May 3, 2025

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Eventually we are all going to be released from isolation (some of us even before Cinco de Mayo?!?) and you’re going to thank me for this party drink: Big Batch Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas. I’ve made these for a few parties in the past and I never seemed to get the spice level quite right…they were always a little too weak. I think I was afraid of the heat at first, but now I really enjoy a spicy cocktail…so I’ve finally perfected it!

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First, you have to make sure you get enough jalapeños in the simple syrup to get the heat to come through. Second, you need to slice up an extra pepper or two to stick in the pitcher. You’ll get the most heat from letting the peppers soak in the tequila overnight. If you overdo it, you can always cool things down with more pineapple juice (and tequila). Or you can keep the heat more mild in the first place by just using some sliced jalapeño in the pitcher for a few hours before serving. I personally used 2 sliced peppers in the pitcher for about 3 hours before serving it up, but I also liked what happened to the leftovers after sitting overnight. The spice hits you a little in the back of the throat but doesn’t punch you in the face – just the way I like a spicy drink!

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Pineapple juice – This is the number one mixer in these margaritas, so be sure to get one you actually like! It doesn’t really matter if it’s the kind in a can, in a carton, or in a jug…just be sure to get one that doesn’t have added sugar because you won’t need it when you also have jalapeño simple syrup joining the fiesta!
  • Tequila – Because this is a big batch cocktail, I usually go for a bottle of tequila in the $20-$25 range. Of course you can treat your guests to a much nicer tequila if you prefer, but that’s totally up to you! I’ve only ever tried this recipe with blanco/silver tequila, but I bet it would be tasty with a reposado too.
  • Topo Chico – Because you aren’t shaking these margaritas up individually, you need help getting a bit of dilution before these margs go over ice in a serving glass. Any unflavored sparkling water or mineral water would work here, but I prefer the taste and carbonation of Topo Chico! It is simply the best! That said, I used to make this recipe with Italian sparkling mineral water before I discovered Topo Chico during my time living in San Antonio and it was still perfectly delicious.
  • Jalapeño simple syrup – I use a really basic simple syrup recipe here. Just equal parts sugar and water, plus a few halved jalapeños thrown in to get some spiciness. Now, fair warning: the baseline spice in this cocktail is meant to be approachable for a crowd. With the simple syrup alone, your spicy cocktail lovers are going to be left wanting more spice…be sure to give them sliced jalapeños to serve up with the drink! Or if you know you’ll have a crowd of spice lovers, add plenty of sliced jalapeño to the serving pitcher and let it “marinate” for at least a few hours before serving. Muddle them up before adding liquid to the pitcher for even more spice!
  • Lime juice – I don’t think you can have a margarita without lime, amirite?! You can certainly juice your limes fresh, but when I’m making a big batch cocktail like this, I like to use the cold pressed lime juice that you can find in the produce section of the grocery store. If your grocery store doesn’t sell that and only has the kind in the room temp juice aisle or those little lime shaped squeeze bottles…please pleaseee use freshly squeezed limes instead! The flavor of that preserved stuff just doesn’t compare and will throw off the flavor of your margarita, making it taste cheap.

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4.22 from 33 votes

Big Batch Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 11 servings (~6 oz each)
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Servings: 11 servings (~6 oz each)

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups pineapple juice, (36 fl oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups tequila, (12 fl oz)
  • 1 cup Topo Chico, (8 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup jalapeño simple syrup, (4 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice, (4 fl oz)
  • Optional: additional sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  • Add pineapple juice, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and extra sliced jalapeños to a pitcher and stir. Top with Topo Chico and stir before serving over plenty of ice.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 143kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 19g (6%), Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 148mg (4%), Sugar: 17g (19%)

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Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 12 servings (1/2 oz per serving)
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Servings: 12 servings (1/2 oz per serving)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, (100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup water, (4 oz)
  • 3 jalapeños, halved for more spiciness

Instructions

  • Add water, sugar, and jalapeños to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and continue to steep the peppers for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool.

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4 responses

  1. TikTokio Website
    September 30, 2024

    This Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita recipe sounds amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings! Can’t wait to try it! 🍹🌶️🍍

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  2. win pkr
    October 28, 2024

    This recipe sounds amazing! I love the combination of pineapple and jalapeño for a refreshing twist on the classic margarita. Can’t wait to try it at my next get-together!

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  3. Netflix MOD app
    November 12, 2024

    These Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas sound amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. Perfect for summer gatherings! Can’t wait to try this recipe. 🍹🌶️🍍

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  4. LineBet App
    February 23, 2025

    These Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas sound amazing! I love that spicy twist on a classic. Perfect for summer gatherings! Can’t wait to try this big batch recipe!

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