Jalapeño Recipe

Muddle jalapeño

Place 3 fresh jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon 6–8 times to release bright heat and oil without pulverizing the pepper (remove seeds before muddling if you prefer less heat).

Add liquids

Add 2 oz Javier’s Reserva Reposado Tequila, 0.75 oz St. Germain, 0.5 oz agave nectar, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz fresh orange juice to the shaker with the muddled jalapeño.

Shake with ice

Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the ingredients are well combined and slightly diluted.

Strain

Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (use a fine mesh strainer plus the shaker strainer) to remove jalapeño shards and seeds. If you prefer a slushy chill, serve over fresh large ice in a rocks glass.

If desired, lightly rim the glass with coarse salt or a salted rim mix before pouring: rub the lime wheel around the rim, then dip into salt (use ~0.5 tsp total).

Float one thin jalapeño slice on top of the finished cocktail and add a lime wheel on the rim or inside the glass for color and aroma.

Serve immediately. Advise guests that the drink has a bright, floral sweetness tempered by reposado warmth and a gentle jalapeño heat; stirring briefly will mellow the spice further if needed.