How to Make a Jalapeno Margarita
This Spicy Jalapeno Margarita is a fun twist on the classic recipe that is perfect for entertaining, whether for Cinco de Mayo or as a delicious summertime staple.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2-3 limes
- 8 oz of tequila any brand or style
- 3 tablespoons of honey agave or simple syrup can be substituted
- 3 tablespoons of kosher salt
- Cilantro lime, and or jalapeños can be used to garnish.
Instructions
- De-seed the jalapeño by cutting it in half and scraping the seeds and white parts. Rinse the peppers and wash your hands thoroughly.
- Slice the pepper thinly.
- Place the slices in a mortar and bring to a pulp with the pestle. If you don’t have a mortar, you can use a bowl or the cutting board with a wooden spoon back. You just want the juice to be extracted.
- Add juice and pulp to a pitcher.
- Squeeze the lime juice from your lime and add to the pitcher.
- Add tequila to the pitcher.
- Stir in honey until dissolved.
- Add your salt to a bowl.
- Rim the glasses with a lime wedge and place in salt to adhere to the rim.
- Add ice, margarita, and garnish.