Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

2oz

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Jalapeño
Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds if you prefer a milder flavor. For a spicier drink, keep the seeds and membranes. Muddle the jalapeño halves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
2
Rim the Glass
On a small plate, pour some salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the salt to coat it evenly.

3
Combine Ingredients
In the cocktail shaker with the muddled jalapeño, add the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
4
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.