In this bold margarita, fresh pineapple, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar cook together to create a caramelized flavor. Then, they are combined with mezcal and lime juice for a cocktail that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, smoky and tart.
15m
PREP TIME
35m
COOK TIME
10
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6 (1 cup)
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Saigon Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Nutmeg
- 6 cups ice cubes
- 2/3 cup mezcal
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Remove pineapple leaves; reserve for garnish. Peel, core and cut pineapple into chunks.
- 2 Mix sugars, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Add pineapple chunks; cook and stir 35 minutes or until pineapple is golden brown. Let cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon sticks.
- 3 Place pineapple mixture, ice, mezcal, lime juice and vanilla in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into beverage glasses. Garnish with pineapple leaves.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)Nutrition information coming soon.
