Spicy Pineapple Margarita

The first weekend that I was trying to stay alcohol-free, I needed something to drink while cooking. The first ever mocktail I created was a Spicy Pineapple Margarita. I just used the ingredients I had at home: jalapeño, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and tajin. It scratched the itch and I thought I could have fun with this! I then went and explored spirit alternatives and @ritualzeroproof ‘s Tequila Alternative was the first one I tried that was good. A few weeks later, with a ton of recipes in my Notes app, I started Mocktail Wiz. 

I can’t believe that it has been more than 2 years since I started this account. I just wanted to share my recipes but since I started, I’ve met so many great people and became friends with a lot of you online and IRL. I’m so happy with this community and I am so grateful to everyone who’s been with me. Thank you so so much. 

I feared that my life would be boring after I stopped drinking and it’s been the exact opposite of boring and for that I am so grateful. Cheers to more mocktails and more fun times!!!

Ingredients:

• Tajin for the rim

• 2 slices jalapeño 

• 1 oz lime juice

• 2 oz Tequila Alternative (I used @ritualzeroproof )

• 1 oz Orange Simple Syrup or regular Simple Syrup

• 2 oz Pineapple Juice

• Dried Pineapple Slice for garnish (I used @cocktailgarnishco)
  

Instructions:

1. Rim your glass with tajin.

2. Muddle jalapeno slices and lime juice.

3. Add tequila alternative, simple syrup, and pineapple juice.

4. Add ice and shake for 10-22 seconds. 

5. Strain into the tajin-rimmed glass with fresh ice. 

6. Garnish with dried pineapple slice.

Cheers! 🍹⚡️