Easy Jalapeño Margaritas
Skip the store-bought mix, with fresh lime, an easy jalapeño infused simple syrup this margarita is a little bit sweet and a little bit heat. It is so refreshing, it is perfect.
Servings: 6
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2-3 Jalapeño Peppers
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 limes)
- 4 shots Tequila
- 1-2 cups Ice
- Salt and Lime Rim
Instructions
- In a small pan, add the sugar, water and sliced jalapeños. Over medium heat, let it simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3 minuets. Remove from heat and let it cool down and infuse the jalapeño flavors. Let it infuse until it reaches your preferred taste. About 5 minutes. For extra spicy, keep some of the seeds.
- Zest one lime and add it to a plate of coarse salt. Rub the salt and lime between your fingers to combine the flavors.
- Freshly squeeze your lime juice, you will need about 1 cup.
- In a pitcher, add the lime juice and tequila. Pour the the infused simple syrup through a strainer into the pitcher and add ice.
- Rub a lime wedge around a glass, dip into the prepared lime and salt rim, add ice and pour in the jalapeño margarita.
