Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita is a vibrant, multi-layered tropical sour that beautifully infuses a classic agave foundation with complex heat and char. Shaken to a frosty chill with earthy mezcal, charred pineapple-chili vodka, orange liqueur, and a sweet, spicy touch of agave syrup and chili liqueur, this invigorating cocktail is fine-strained into a coupe and dramatically garnished with a scorched pineapple wedge.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Ferrand Dry Curaçao

• 15 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 10 ml Gingerbread sugar syrup

• 10 ml Strucchi Dry Vermouth

• 4 drops of Bob's Vanilla bitters

• 2 drops of saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a mere pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.

• Prepare a garnish of a scorched pineapple wedge.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with a scorched pineapple wedge on the rim.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide