5 Minute Frozen Pineapple Margarita

Summer is always better with a fruity, frozen margarita in hand!

Whether shaken, served on the rocks, or blended with ice, a classic margarita is a party drink that always results in a good time!

The best way to make a margarita even better? Blend it with ice and fruit! 

Flavored blended margarita recipes, like this Frozen Pineapple Margarita, take the classic up a notch and infuse a fruity, ice-cold twist. Just like my Frozen Mango Margarita and Frozen Mojito, this cocktail is perfect for summer and totally refreshing.

All you need are 6 ingredients and a blender. No shaking or straining required! Each sip is nicely balanced and has a creamy, slushy texture.

What’s in a pineapple margarita?

Frozen margaritas have more ingredients than an on the rocks classic and this recipe is no exception. It’s made with frozen fruit, juice, and substitutes the triple sec or orange liqueur for homemade simple syrup. This is what you need:

Pineapple juice

I recommend using one 6-ounce can of pineapple juice (Dole is my go-to brand). Pineapple juice tends to spoil very quickly once exposed to air, which is why canned juice is best. You can also use freshly pressed juice if it’s available where you live.

Frozen pineapple chunks

Always choose frozen fruit over fresh. Frozen pineapple will produce a slushy and thick texture when blended, whereas fresh will be much more watery. You should be able to find frozen pineapple at most major grocery stores year-round.

If you only have fresh pineapple on hand, you can freeze it by laying the chunks on a baking dish, then placing it in the freezer. Transfer the solid pieces to a sealed container or bag for later.

Tequila

A must in any margarita recipe! Silver tequila is my favorite here but you can use other variations or even another type of liquor. Check out my tequila recommendations above and head to the FAQ section to learn how to make a margarita without tequila.

If you’re a big fan of tequila like I am, feel free to increase the amount to 1.5 ounces per serving for extra boozy party drinks.

Simple syrup

The sweetness from homemade simple syrup is important for balance here. To make simple syrup at home, heat equal amounts of water and granulated sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Bottle it up and use it in even more frozen cocktails, like this Frozen Pineapple Daiquiri.

Lime juice and salt

Fresh or bottled lime juice and salt give the margarita balance and a little tang.

Ice

Fresh is best! Make sure to fill your ice cube trays the night before serving these drinks.

How to make a frozen pineapple margarita

Learning how to make frozen margaritas couldn’t be easier:

Helpful tips

Here are some helpful tips to help you make the best pineapple margaritas:

Thicken the texture

Is the frozen margarita looking a little watery? That’s an easy fix. Keep blending more ice into the mixture to help thicken the texture.

Equipment needed

A high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, is recommended when making frozen margaritas because they pulverize ice easily and quickly. A regular blender can also be used but will just take a little longer to blend the ingredients into a smooth mixture.

Serve with a salt rim

To go all out on the presentation, run a lime wedge around the margarita glass and dip it in a plate of kosher salt for a salted rim. If you’re a fan of spice, mix the salt with a little chili powder or use Tajin instead. 

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