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Verdita Margarita

A spicy and refreshing cocktail made with pineapple, jalapeno, mint and cilantro
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (with extra verdita)
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Verdita
  • 30 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch mint
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded
Verdita Margarita
  • 1 cup tequilla
  • ½ cup Cointreau, or triple sec
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 cups verdita (from above)
  • jalapeno slices, for garnish
  • mint and cilantro, for garnish
  • salt, to rim (optional)

Method
 

To make the Verdita
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, around 1 minute.
To make the Verdita Margarita
  1. To a large pitcher, add the tequilla, Cointreau, lime juice, and verdita. Stir well. Pour into 4 individual salt rimmed glasses over ice. Garnish with jalapeno, cilantro sprigs and mint.