Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

2oz

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Jalapeño
Slice the fresh jalapeño in half and remove the seeds if you prefer less heat. Muddle half of the jalapeño in a cocktail shaker to release its flavors.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In the cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, 1 oz of lime juice, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and the muddled jalapeño.
3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.

4
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
5
Strain the Cocktail
Strain the mixture into a chilled margarita glass.
6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño on the rim of the glass.