Mezcal-Smoked Pineapple Margarita Cocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A smoky, sweet margarita with mezcal and fresh pineapple juice, balanced by lime and a touch of agave syrup. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh pineapple juice, and fresh lime 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz mezcal
• 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz agave syrup
• 1 oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• as needed coarse salt for rimming
• 1 each pineapple wedge and lime wheel for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse salt to create a salted rim; set aside.
2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 1 oz orange liqueur. Add 1 cup ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a lime wheel on the rim before serving.