Spicy Jalapeno Infused Margarita Recipes

JALAPENO MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Pierce the jalapeno pepper in 8 to 10 places with the tip of a sharp paring knife and cut it in half lengthwise, leaving the seeds and the ribs. Place the pepper in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, pour in the tequila, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
• Discard the jalapeno and pour the tequila into a pitcher through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add the Triple Sec, lime juice, lemon juice, honey, and salt and stir. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
• When ready to serve, fill 6 margarita glasses with ice and pour over the margarita mixture; or fill a cocktail shaker with ice and some of the mixture, shake vigorously for 30 seconds, and pour into glasses. Serve ice cold.

SPICY JALAPENO MARGARITAS WITH CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Squeeze the limes and add lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
• Cut the stem off the jalapeno and chop into slices. Add the jalapeno, seeds and all, to a cocktail shaker. Peel and slice the cucumber (if using) and add as well.
• Add the orange liquor to the shaker and muddle for 15-30 seconds.
• Add the tequila and ice. Shake until the shaker is cold and frosty.
• Strain through a fine sieve into a salt-rimmed glass with ice cubes.
• Add sliced jalapenos and a slice of lime for garnish and enjoy!

SPICY JALAPENO-INFUSED MARGARITA

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled.
• Place kosher salt on a plate. Run lime wedge around edge of glass and dip into kosher salt. Strain margarita into the glass.

JALAPENO MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of salt onto a small, shallow plate. Moisten the rim of two margarita glasses with water and dip into the salt. Fill with ice, and set aside.
• Pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave nectar, and jalapeno into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glasses, and garnish with lime wedges to serve.