Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Ingredients:

• 120 grams of high-quality silver tequila
• 50 g agave syrup or simple syrup
• 4 2.5cm thick pieces of pineapple, plus slices for garnish
• 2 sprigs of fresh cilantro
• 2 (about a centimeter thick) slices red chili pepper (with seeds), plus more for garnish
• 120 gr. pineapple juice
• 60 gr. lime juice (from 2 lemons)
• 30 g of triple sec orange liqueur
• Coarse salt, for garnishing glasses (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a large shaker, combine tequila, syrup, pineapple, cilantro, and chili pepper; shake with the end of a wooden spoon.
2. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, and triple sec to a shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake for 15 seconds.
3. Strain the cocktail into 2 rock glasses filled with ice. (If desired, garnish the rims of the glasses with salt, dipped in lime juice.) Garnish the margarita with pineapple wedges and chili pepper. (See another variation of this cocktail)