Freddie Sarkis from Liquor Lab made a Pina Margarita – everything you love about a pina colada and a margarita in one great drink. Liquor Lab has launched online courses where you can learn to make your favorite cocktails, for as little as $10 a class, and they also offer cocktail kits. To register for a class visit https://www.liquorlablive.com or to order a cocktail kit, go to https://liquorlabstore.squarespace.com.
PINA MARGARITA
INGREDIENTS
2 pineapple chunks
2 jalapeno slices
1/2 oz agave syrup (2 parts agave nectar, 1 part hot water)
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz tequila
cilantro leaves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Place pineapple chunks, jalapeno and cilantro (optional) in a glass. Using a muddler, press as much juice as you can out of the pineapple and jalapeno. Add agave syrup, lime juice and tequila. Add ice to the glass and cover with a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain liquid into your serving glass. (dip half the rim of glass in water then salt if desired)
Garnish with an additional jalapeno slice and serve!
(serves 1)
