Frozen Matador

Pro tips

• Use fresh lime juice squeezed immediately before mixing—bottled lime juice loses aromatic brightness.
• Chill your glass with ice water before pouring to keep the drink colder longer.
• Balance the sweetness of pineapple juice with a generous squeeze of lime to prevent the drink from tasting flat.
• If blending into a frozen version, add ice gradually and blend until slushy rather than watery.

Substitutions

• Pineapple juice → Mango juice (tropical sweetness, slightly less acidic)
• Blanco tequila → Reposado tequila (adds subtle oak and vanilla notes)

Should the Frozen Matador be blended with ice or served on the rocks?

Serve over ice in a rocks glass. If you prefer a frozen, slushy texture, blend the tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice with 1 cup crushed ice until smooth.

Can I use bottled lime juice instead of fresh?

Fresh lime juice is recommended for better flavor, but bottled works in a pinch—use about 0.5 oz to account for stronger acidity.

What type of tequila works best?

Blanco or silver tequila is ideal for this cocktail, as its clean flavor lets the fruit shine through without being overpowered.

How can I scale this recipe for a pitcher?

Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings: 1.5 oz tequila, 2 oz pineapple juice, and 1 tbsp lime juice per drink. Mix and chill before serving over ice.