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Vanilla Pineapple Margaritas

Shanna
Vanilla Pineapple Margaritas Margaritas made with fresh pineapple puree and vanilla simple syrup. Makes 2 cocktails
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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Silver tequila
  • 2 ounces triple sec /Patron Citronage/Grand Marnier/Orange Curacao
  • 4 ounces Pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoon Vanilla Simple Syrup*
  • 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
  • 2-4 tablespoon pineapple puree
  • Sparkling sugar for rimming glasses Bob’s Red Mill Sparkling Sugar
  • Fresh Pineapple Wedges

For the simple syrup

  • 1 cup sugar I used dixie crystals
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Nielsen-Massey vanilla paste
  • 2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Make the simple syrup

  • Combine all the ingredients in a pan and set over medium heat stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to an airtight container or jar, such as a mason jar, and chill before using.

Make the pineapple puree

  • Blend 1 cup of fresh or frozen and thawed pineapple. Chill until ready to add to the drinks. Stir or shake well before using.

Make the cocktails:

  • Dip two glasses in the vanilla simple syrup then rim in sparkling sugar, fill with ice
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, triple sec (or orange liqueur of choice), pineapple juice, vanilla simple syrup and lime juice. Shake well and divide between glasses. Top with pineapple puree. Garnish with a fresh pineapple slice and serve.