Charred Pineapple Tequila Sour

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A tropical-inspired sour cocktail with smoky notes from charred pineapple and a smooth tequila base balanced by fresh lemon juice. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, charred pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To char the pineapple, briefly grill a pineapple slice until dark grill marks appear, then press or blend to extract 1 oz juice.
  2. Step 2: In a shaker without ice, combine 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz charred pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz agave syrup, and 1 large egg white.
  3. Step 3: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  4. Step 4: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
  5. Step 5: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by resting a fresh pineapple leaf upright on the rim.

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