Give the classic margarita some extra oomph with this tropical twist. It’s the ultimate warm-weather cocktail.
Serves44
Cook time2 hr2 hour
Prep time10 mins10 minutes, + cooling time
+ cooling time
Ingredients
250g frozen pineapple pieces
200ml light coconut cream, chilled
1/2 cup (125ml) tequila
1/4 cup (60ml) triple sec
2 limes, zested, juiced
2 tbs caster sugar
Shaved coconut, to serve
Dried pineapple flowers
1 pineapple, peeled, very thinly sliced
1/2 tsp caster sugar
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Method
Step 1
To make the dried pineapple flowers, preheat oven to 100°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the pineapple on a clean work surface. Pat dry with paper towel. Transfer to lined tray. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 1 hour. Turn and bake for a further 1 hour or until dry to the touch. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
Place pineapple pieces, coconut cream, tequila, triple sec or liqueur, lime juice and sugar in a food processor. Process until smooth.
Step 3
Pour the coconut mixture evenly among serving glasses. Sprinkle with the lime zest and coconut. Decorate with the dried pineapple flowers.
Recipe tip
COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Smart swap: You can use orange-flavoured liqueur instead of triple sec.
Give the classic margarita some extra oomph with this tropical twist. It’s the ultimate warm-weather cocktail.
Method
Step 1
To make the dried pineapple flowers, preheat oven to 100°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the pineapple on a clean work surface. Pat dry with paper towel. Transfer to lined tray. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 1 hour. Turn and bake for a further 1 hour or until dry to the touch. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
Place pineapple pieces, coconut cream, tequila, triple sec or liqueur, lime juice and sugar in a food processor. Process until smooth.
Step 3
Pour the coconut mixture evenly among serving glasses. Sprinkle with the lime zest and coconut. Decorate with the dried pineapple flowers.
