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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