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Malibu Pineapple Margarita

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Updated: 04/30/21

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This Malibu Pineapple Margarita will be the perfect recipe to whip up to celebrate accordingly. Sweet, tart, and refreshing are just a few of the words that describe how yummy this blended drink is! This invigorating cocktail will keep your blender busy all summer long!

sugared rim glass of pineapple malibu margarita with pineapple garnish and coconut

The blend of coconut, pineapple with the kick of a margarita that we all love will have you feeling like you have your toes in the sand on a beach in the Caribbean. Swapping tequila for coconut rum as the base spirit, this recipe is a must for all margarita lovers!

Malibu Pineapple Margarita Ingredients

This Malibu Pineapple Margarita recipe can be made for a single drink or a big pitcher. For the full recipe including all measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Coconut rum: Malibu is our go-to. Unlike the traditional margarita which uses tequila, we use coconut rum which pairs perfectly with pineapple.
  • Sweet and sour mix: A key ingredient the the classic margarita, this homemade recipe is so easy and delicious.
  • Triple sec: Cointreau or Grand Marnier can be used for a higher quality orange liqueur.
  • Frozen pineapple: Using frozen pineapple compared to fresh is key to keep things icy without diluting the margarita, but fresh pineapple makes a great garnish.

Sweet and Sour Mix

A staple for any bar and the perfect complement to your favorite cocktails (hello, margaritas!), this homemade recipe has just three ingredients and is so easy to make.
jar of homemade sweet and sour mix with lemons and limes
two sugared rim glasses of malibu pineapple margarita with coconut

How to Make a Pineapple Margarita With Rum

The blender does the work for you with icy goodness! You can make just one frozen margarita or a whole pitcher of pineapple margaritas by upping the ingredients. It’s a tried and true crowd-pleaser!

  • Combine all ingredients. Add the coconut rum, frozen pineapple, triple sec, and sweet and sour mix to your blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared glasses and enjoy!
two sugared rim glasses of malibu pineapple margarita with coconut

How to Serve

Rim your glass(es) with sugar by first gently coating the rim with corn syrup, then dip the coated rim into a plate with sugar. Pour the blended margarita mixture into the rimmed glasses and serve immediately for optimal icy goodness! Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge.

two sugar rimmed glasses of blended malibu pineapple margarita with pineapple garnish

Other Great Margarita Recipes

Looking for a few more margarita ideas? Try these!

If you try this margarita recipe or any of our other cocktail recipes, let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!

two sugar rimmed glasses of blended malibu pineapple margarita with pineapple garnish
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Malibu Pineapple Margarita

Serves: 1 Drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
The blend of coconut and pineapple with the kick of a margarita that we all love will have you feeling like you have your toes in the sand.

Ingredients

For One Margarita

  • 1 1/2 ounce Malibu or coconut rum
  • 1 1/2 ounce homemade sweet and sour mix
  • 3/4 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple

For a Pitcher of Margaritas(six)

  • 1 1/4 cup Malibu or coconut rum
  • 1 1/4 cup homemade sweet and sour mix
  • 1/2 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 6 cups frozen pineapple

Instructions

  • Add the sweet and sour mix, rum, triple sec, and frozen pineapple to the blender. Blend until desired consistency.
  • Using corn syrup, gently coat the rims of your glass(es). Dip the coated rim into a plate with sugar.
  • Pour the drink into your glasses, garnish with a pineapple wedge, and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two sugar rimmed glasses of blended malibu pineapple margarita with pineapple garnish

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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  1. Betty says

    what is homemade sweet and sour mix

  2. Betty says

    what is homemade sweet an

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