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I am a huge fan of infusions. A little bit of prep work chopping and then time does all the work for you! I’m all for things that are busy working, while I am going about my business. Some of my favorite infusions so far: Spicy Cucumber Gin and Chamomile Pear Infused Vodka. If you think I’ve only infused twice before, you would be so wrong, the thing is I infuse liquor all the time, there is just too many for me to list! This is my first time though trying a Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila.
I started thinking about making a Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila after I had an incredible Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita at Five Chattanooga. I immediately envisioned some infused tequila in my future. This isn’t my first time infusing tequila, I’ve also made a Watermelon Infused Tequila – which I highly recommend! Turns every margarita into a little bit of summer.
The secret to this Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila is tasting it along the way. Jalapeños infuse faster than pineapple, or rather, I get the amount of heat I need faster than I get the pineapple flavor that I want. To infuse with jalapeño, I just took a whole pepper and cut it through lengthwise, but leaving it attached at the top. I diced about a cup of pineapple and added it along with the jalapeño to one and one half cups of tequila. I toped it with my favorite Mason Jar Tap and set it on the counter. After just one day, the jalapeño had added the perfect heat level for me. I don’t like it too hot, just a hint of heat at the back of your throat. Testing it each day, I had the pineapple level I liked at about day 3.
A little tip for what to do with that tequila soaked pineapple – I scooped it out of the jar and did a quick puree with a blender and stored it in a jar in the freezer. I plan on adding some of it to the pineapple jalapeño margaritas that are sure to be in my immediate future!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced open
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a jar and seal.
- Check after one day. if it is hot enough for you, remove pepper and close the lid again.
- Check after three days. As soon as the pineapple flavor is as strong as you like, remove the pineapple. (You can puree the pineapple and store in a jar in the freezer to add to cocktails).
- Store in pantry, fridge or freezer.
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Oh I would love this in my glass. I can almost taste it.
This combines 3 of my favorite things – sounds awesome!
Oh, and I’m also a fan of Espolon tequila.
This looks amazing. I just had a roasted pineapple margarita last week. This tequila would have been amazing in it. Can’t wait to try it!
I don’t think I could possibly love this more! We are so on the same wavelength this week! <3
What a fantastic idea! I’m making this!! Genius.
I love this tequila,sweetness of pineapple perfectly balance with spicy jalapeno thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting
Oh this sounds so good. I love pineapple and jalapeno, especially in some caribbean food like jerk chicken. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you found some great posts to visit this week!
Loved it!! Thanks for the inspiration. I never thought about flavoring tequila…until now!! Great ideas!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at Friday Favorites! I hope you will join us again this week! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home
Love this, Pam. I’m featuring your post at Foodie Friday today.
This is terrific!! I have been trying to do new things with pineapple..will be giving this a try soon!Thanks for joining us at #SaucySaturday. Pinned!!