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Flavorful Smoked Pineapple Jalapeño Mezcal Cocktail Recipe with Tajin Rim

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A smoky, spicy, and sweet mezcal cocktail featuring smoked pineapple, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, and a tangy Tajin rim. Perfect for summer nights and those who enjoy a complex layered flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 150 g)
  • 3–4 thin slices fresh jalapeño (about 10 g), seeds optional
  • 2 oz (60 ml) 100% agave mezcal
  • 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.75 oz (22 ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
  • Tajin seasoning for rimming the glass
  • Ice cubes (large cubes or spheres preferred)
  • Optional: fresh cilantro or mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: club soda or sparkling water for a lighter version

Instructions

  1. Cut 1 cup (about 150 g) of fresh pineapple into chunks. Smoke using a handheld food smoker or grill over indirect heat for about 5 minutes until lightly charred and smoky. Avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add 3-4 thin slices of fresh jalapeño (about 10 g). Muddle gently for 15 seconds to release heat and oils without pulverizing.
  3. Add 3 chunks (about 50 g) of smoked pineapple to the shaker. Pour in 2 oz (60 ml) mezcal.
  4. Add 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice and 0.75 oz (22 ml) simple syrup to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
  6. Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip into Tajin seasoning to coat evenly.
  7. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice cubes.
  8. Garnish with a jalapeño slice or a small pineapple wedge on the rim.

Notes

If cocktail is too spicy, remove jalapeño seeds before muddling. For more smoky flavor, increase pineapple smoking time slightly but avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best brightness. Large ice cubes help prevent fast dilution. Canned pineapple is not recommended due to texture loss when smoked.

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Keywords: mezcal cocktail, smoked pineapple, jalapeño cocktail, spicy cocktail, Tajin rim, summer cocktail, smoky cocktail

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