Looking for a way to spice up your margaritas? This Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila is perfect! It's so easy and makes great pineapple jalapeño margaritas!
Favorite Infusions
I am a huge fan of infusions. A little bit of prep work chopping and then time does all the work for you! I’m all for things that are busy working, while I am going about my business.
My most popular infusions on the blog are my Winter Solstice Brew and my Lavender Infused Gin. Trying to pick my favorite infusion would be like trying to pick my favorite child, I have so many (infusions not children!) You can see them all here - Infusions.
This is my first time though trying a Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila.
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Infusing Tequila
I started thinking about making a Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila after I had an incredible Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita at a local restaurant. I immediately envisioned some infused tequila in my future.
This isn’t my first time infusing tequila, I’ve also made a Watermelon Infused Tequila – which I highly recommend! Turns every margarita into a little bit of summer.
Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila
The secret to this Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila is tasting it along the way. Jalapeños infuse faster than pineapple, or rather, I get the amount of heat I need faster than I get the pineapple flavor that I want. To infuse with jalapeño, I just took a whole pepper and cut it through lengthwise, but leaving it attached at the top.
I diced about a cup of pineapple and added it along with the jalapeño to one and one half cups of tequila. I placed it in a mason jar and set it on the counter.
After just one day, the jalapeño had added the perfect heat level for me. I don’t like it too hot, just a hint of heat at the back of your throat. Testing it each day, I had the pineapple level I liked at about day 3.
A little tip for what to do with that tequila soaked pineapple – I scooped it out of the jar and did a quick puree with a blender and stored it in a jar in the freezer. I plan on adding some of it to the pineapple jalapeño margaritas that are sure to be in my immediate future!
Makes a great gift for cocktail lovers too!
While you're at it, infuse some refreshing Pineapple Mint Water to keep you deliciously hydrated!
More Tequila Recipes
Orange, Lemon and Lime Margaritas
Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tequila
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper sliced open
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a jar and seal.
- Begin tasting after one day. As soon as it is hot enough for you, remove the pepper.
- When you have enough pineapple flavor, remove the pineapple. I steeped mine for 3 days.
- Store in pantry, fridge or freezer.
Notes
Equipment
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated for 2020.
Mary Walsh says
Can you use canned pineapple?
Pam Greer says
I don't see why not, but I've never tried it.
Sarah Jane Efird says
Do you just slice and leave the seeds inside? Or do you deseed it, ?
Pam Greer says
It depends on how hot you want it. The seeds will make it hotter.
Kim says
Does it matter if you use a white or dark tequila?
Pam Greer says
I don't think so, I usually use white.
Ste says
Hi. Just wondering. Can i infuse the tequila for 2 weeks or more, will the tequila go bad?
Also, after removing the pineapple, how long can we stored the infused tequila. Thank you very much for ur information.
Really appreciate the answer
Pam Greer says
No, it won't go bad, would just make the infusion have a stronger flavor. I wouldn't do the jalapeño for that long though, it would probably be too hot! I usually try to use my infused liquors up in 6 months to a year.
Carol says
Sounds great. What kind of tequila do you recommend using?
Pam Greer says
I usually try to buy a middle priced tequila. You don't want to go too cheap and there is no need to go super expensive.
Nikki says
Just make sure the tequila is 100% pure agave or else you’re getting a “mixto” which is more like half tequila half muster sugar-distilled liquor Casamigos or Espolon are great 100% pure options 🙂
Val Lawrence says
What recipe did you use to make the margarita with this infused tequila?
Pam Greer says
I used this Spicy Jalapeño Recipe - omitting the blackberry and the jalapeño. Spicy Jalapeño Blackberry Margarita
MRL says
Can you add the jalapenos towards the end instead of putting it all in at the begging and removing them prior to the pineapple?
Pam Greer says
Yes you could. The only thing is you might want it hotter than I did. So if you add it at the beginning, you have the option of leaving it in all 3 days, tasting it along the way.
Dave says
Do you know if the liquid becomes less alcohol as the pineapple takes on the tequila ?
Pam Greer says
I'm not sure, but I wouldn't think it would decrease in alcohol very much.
Erika says
I want to infuse this as a Christmas present! Can you let it steep longer than the 3 days? Will the jalapeño’s or pineapples go bad?
Pam Greer says
You can let it steep longer, but it will get hotter, so you'll need to taste test along the way.
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I'm so loving the idea behind this - what a fantastic infusion of these flavors! Wishing this was my nightcap tonight 🙂
Pam Greer says
It's so good!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
Yes, yes, yes! Wishing I had some of this ready to go right now! Sounds amazing!! I love the addition of jalapeno!
Pam Greer says
It's so quick, you can have it in about a week!
Chris Collins says
Now THIS is my kinda tequila!! Can't wait to try it!
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Valentina says
I love the sweet, sweet of the pineapple and the hot, hot of the jalapeño together. And wow I bet I'd love to have a bit of the pineapple too! 🙂
Pam Greer says
Yes the pineapple was awesome!
Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says
Not only do you get pineapple infused tequila, but you also get tequila infused pineapple! I bet those pineapple slices will make your head spin! Such a cool idea, pinning to my drink board.
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think of it!