Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

Rim the glass

Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten. On a small plate, mix the kosher salt and optional coarse black pepper. Dip the moistened rim into the salt (and pepper) mix to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Fill a shaker about two-thirds full with ice.

Add 2 oz Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, 0.5 oz Grand Marnier, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 tsp agave syrup (if you prefer a touch of sweetness) into the shaker.

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled and slightly frosted.

Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh or Hawthorne strainer into the prepared glass over fresh ice (single large cube or several small cubes), or serve neat in a chilled coupe if preferred.

Float one fresh jalapeño slice on top of the drink and rest the lime wedge on the rim or serve the lime on the side.

Serve immediately. Advise guests that the jalapeño will continue to infuse heat as it sits; remove if the drink becomes too spicy.