Mezcal-Smoked Pineapple Margarita Cocktail

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A smoky, sweet margarita with mezcal and fresh pineapple juice, balanced by lime and a touch of agave syrup. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh pineapple juice, 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 "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: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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