Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and you'll need a cocktail to go with the taco and queso fundido kits we're delivering this week! This is our favorite way to make a margarita, with a little bit of heat. hope you enjoy it!

This recipe makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

• Chili powder & salt, for the rim
• 1 lime
• Ice
• 2 jalapeño peppers, cut into coins
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 8 oz blanco tequila
• 2 Tbsp agave
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 glasses
• cocktail shaker

INSTRUCTIONS:

SALTING THE RIM

• Mix equal parts chili powder and salt and spread into an even, thin layer on a small plate
• Cut the lime in half, then cut one half into wedges and slice the other half into thin rounds (these will be used for garnish)
• Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass to get it slightly wet, then dip the rim into the chili & salt mixture on the plate and repeat remaining glasses
• Fill each glass with ice and set aside

MAKING THE DRINK

• Place half of the jalapeño coins in a shaker, add orange juice, then muddle (if you don't have a muddler you can use the back end of a wooden spoon)
• Add a handful of ice, tequila, agave & lime juice, close tightly, and shake vigorously for at least 30 sec
• Strain into the prepared glasses, garnish with lime slices & remaining jalapeño coins, and enjoy!