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Sweet, sour, spicy and boozy, the Pineapple Jalapeño ‘Rita from Agave & Rye hits all the right notes
Recipe provide by: Agave & Rye Tequila and Bourbon Hall
Which came first: the taco or the margarita? Regardless of the answer, both are essential components for Crave Taco Week, taking place April 19-25 at more than 17 participating restaurants in Lexington. Agave & Rye is known for its creative and delicious cocktail menu, which includes a variety of spins on the classic margarita. This adventurous version offers a medley of sweet and spicy notes – try it at home, or pair it with any of the three Taco Week tacos at Agave & Rye’s Fayette Mall location later this month.
Ingredients:
• 2 ounces jalapeño-infused tequila *
• 1/2 ounce agave syrup
• 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
• 2 ounces fresh margarita mix **
Add ingredients over ice, garnish with pineapple chunks and jalapeño slices.
* To make jalapeño-infused tequila, marinate tequila with jalapeño slices in a covered mason jar for a day or so. As an alternative to using jalapeño-infused tequila, you can muddle some fresh jalapeño slices in the bottom of your glass.
** While Agave & Rye keeps its precise margarita mix recipe under lock-and-key, you can create a homemade mix with a blend of sugar water, lime juice and orange juice. Any favorite margarita mix recipe can be used here – just keep in mind that homemade/fresh-squeezed mix is preferable when it comes to at-home margaritas.
Photo and styling by Theresa Stanley