Jalapeno Margarita

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: Serving

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

A Spicy Jalapeno Margarita is the perfect summertime drink. This upgraded marg is made with tequila, agave, fresh lime juice, and of course the star- that jalapeno. It's just the right balance of sweet and spicy, and is sure to "heat up" happy hour!

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Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Lowball or margarita glass
Muddler

Ingredients

½ Jalapeno sliced into rings
½ Ounce Agave syrup
2 Ounces Tequila Blanco
1 Ounce Cointreau
1 Ounce Fresh lime juice
Tajin for rimming the glass

Instructions

Rim your glass with agave, then dip in Tajin
Muddle the sliced jalapeno and agave syrup together in the bottom of your glass, and set aside.
To a cocktail shaker, with ice add the tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
Fill your prepared glass with ice, strain the tequila mixture into the glass, then garnish with jalapeno slices and a lime wheel and enjoy!

Notes

🍍 Try my Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita for a refreshing sweet summer twist.

🥭 Serve with my Mango Guacamole!

Aleka's Tips

Muddle!!- In my opinion, the best flavor is extract from fresh jalapenos that have been muddled. That allows the jalapeno to release its juices and the flavor to mix better with the drink.
Taste test- When making a drink for yourself, it's always best to taste test so you can get it perfect! Add more or less of a certain ingredient so this margarita is exactly how you prefer it.
Rim the glass: Not only is it a fancy presentation, but it also adds flavor to your drink! I like to run a circle of agave around the rim and dip it into Tajin.
Don't forget the apps- Do you really expect me to hand you a margarita recipe and NOT suggest you have some snacks with it?! Not my style! Try this 7 layer taco dip, chicken flautas, or even air fryer nachos for some Mexican pairings!

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