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#Pineapple Sage Margarita

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Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed: Cocktail shaker, muddler, jigger, fine mesh strainer, rocks glasses

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 2 oz tequila preferably silver
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 3-4 fresh sage leaves plus extra for garnish
  • ½ oz agave syrup or honey, if preferred
  • Ice cubes
  • For the Rim:
  • Coarse sea salt or Tajín seasoning
  • Lime wedge to moisten the rim

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • Prepare the Glass:
  • Start by rimming your rocks glasses. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip them into coarse sea salt or Tajín seasoning to coat. Set aside.
  • Muddle the Sage:
  • In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh sage leaves. Using a muddler, gently press down on the sage to release its oils. Be careful not to shred it; you just want to extract the flavor.
  • Add the Liquid Ingredients:
  • Pour in the tequila, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and agave syrup into the shaker.
  • Shake It Up:
  • Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain and Serve:
  • Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail into the prepared rocks glasses filled with fresh ice. This step ensures you don’t have any sage bits in your drink.
  • Garnish:
  • Garnish each drink with a few fresh sage leaves or a pineapple wedge for a pop of color.
  • Variations
  • Spicy Kick: Add a few slices of jalapeño when muddling the sage for a spicy twist.
  • Fruit-Forward: Mix in muddled strawberries or raspberries for a fruity variation.
  • Low-Calorie Option: Use fresh fruit puree instead of agave syrup to lower the sugar content.