Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas
Nothing is a more refreshing summer treat to me than these Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas. I have shared this recipe with several friends who absolutely love them. The simple syrup is an added step in making this summertime cocktail but it’s an easy step that can be made weeks in advance. If jalapeños aren’t your thing simply leave them out and follow the recipe in every other regard for a classic margarita. The longer the jalapeños steep in the simple syrup, the spicier it becomes. I like to keep it in a mason jar in my fridge for weeks. Word to the wise, use only FRESH limes. They offer an incomparable flavor that you just CANNOT get from the canned stuff they sell at the grocery store.
I love to serve these with Flank Steak Fajitas and Fresh Table Side Guacamole.
Look below my recipe for my affiliate links for my favorite drink glasses and lime juice squeezer.
Spicy Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1 C sugar
- 2 C water
- 4 jalapenos sliced in half, stems removed and sedded
For the Margarita:
- 1 oz jalapeno infused simple syrup cooled
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
- 2 oz tequila I like Anejo
- 1 oz grand marnier (or triple sec)
- jalapeno and lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- Bring sugar and water to a boil over high heat on your stovetop. Once boiling stir until the sugar is dissolved and then bring it off the heat. Toss in the jalapeños and let the pot cool to room temperature before putting it in a mason jar with a lid (or any other covered container) and putting it in the fridge.
Margarita Assembly:
- Stir all ingredients except for the garnish together. Pour over ice into a serving glass. Garnish with the jalapeño and lime slices. Instead of salting the rim which I find to be too much sometimes I like to sprinkle some kosher salt straight into my drink. Couldn’t be simpler.
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