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Pineapple-Turmeric Margarita Recipe

pineapple-turmeric margaritas

An extra-earthy take on the classic Margarita.

Chef Marcela Valladolid is a self-proclaimed tequila purist, but lately she’s been drawn to the spirit’s most ubiquitous cocktail application. “I’ve really been into Margaritas and exploring different ingredients that highlight, not hide, the nuances of Mexico’s most emblematic drink,” she writes in her book, Fiestas. In Valladolid’s lively reimagining of a classic Margarita recipe, tequila’s earthy nature is reinforced with the addition of turmeric, while pineapple adds sweet juiciness.

Ingredients

Yield:4
  • 1/2 cup blanco tequila
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:double rocks
  • Garnish:fresh pineapple wedges and pineapple leaves

Preparation

To rim the glasses, combine 1 Tbsp. of granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. of chili powder and 2 tsp. of turmeric on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim in the chili-turmeric sugar. Make sure to cover the wet part of the rim completely. Repeat with the three additional glasses.

To make the cocktail, combine the tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric in a shaker. Fill with ice and shake until chilled, then strain evenly into the glasses and garnish.

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