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Jalapeńo Margaritas

February 22, 2020 by Ashley 7 Comments

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A spicy take on the classic! Served over ice with slices of fresh jalapeño.

spicy margaritas over ice with garnishes spread around the table

To properly celebrate National Margarita Day I wanted to create a new margarita recipe! This is a take on a classic margarita with a fun, spicy twist! These Margaritas mix Silver Tequila, lime & orange juice, with a really easy Jalapeño simple syrup to create the perfectly sweet & spicy cocktail. The amount of heat is easily adjustable to fit any spice level so don’t be afraid of the spice in these guys! My fiancé cannot handle spice what so ever & I made him a milder version that he loved.

Jalapeño Margaritas became really trendy a few years back & now they’re on every cocktail menu. And for good reason because they’re delicious! These cocktails are best serviced with a plate full of tacos but will also be delicious to sip on anytime!

spicy margaritas over ice with garnishes spread around the table

Jalapeño Margaritas

A spicy take on the classic! Served over ice with slices of fresh jalapeño.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alcohol, beverage, cocktail, drink, margarita, spicy margarita
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Ingredients

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1-2 Jalapeños sliced in half lengthwise

For the Margarita

  • 2 oz Tequila silver
  • 2 oz Lime Juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 oz Orange Juice fresh squeezed
  • ¾ oz Jalapeńo Simple Syrup
  • Jalapeño Slices for serving
  • Salt or Tajin optional, for the rim

Instructions

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • In a small sauce pan, heat water & sugar over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour into a jar & top with the jalapeños. For medium heat, add 1, for more heat, add both. 
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely in the refrigerator before using. 

For the Margarita

  • Combine tequila, lime juice, orange juice & simple syrup in a jar or cocktail shaker.
  • Shake until well combined & serve over ice with jalapeño slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Drinks, Entertaining, Recipes Tagged With: alcohol, cocktail, drinks, easy recipes, entertaining, jalapeno, jalapeno margarita, lime, margarita, spicy, spicy margarita, summer recipe, tequila

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Comments

  1. Rachel

    March 25, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved Jalapeño margaritas and now I can make them at home with this super easy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 25, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I’m so glad!

      Reply
  2. Gieselle

    March 26, 2021 at 12:28 am

    I love these! We’ve been practicing our bar tending skills in my home and this is such a winner. Spicy and refreshing, we always add the tajin for an extra sour kick 😁

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 26, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      How fun! The tajin is a great touch!

      Reply
  3. Maria

    April 8, 2021 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    These are super delicious! Now that it’s getting warm out, these have been refreshing to have on the weekend while hanging out in our backyard. Also, this is a super doable recipe that will impress your friends. I speak from experience!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 8, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      That’s so great to hear! This recipe is perfect for spring/summer!

      Reply

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