Looking to incorporate a little more spice in your life? Add this spicy margarita to your drink menu! Made with a homemade jalapeno simple syrup, fresh lime, orange, and more! Run the rim of your glass with lime and dip into tajin for more kick!
Ingredients needed for this spicy margarita recipe:
Jalapeno Simple Syrup
- 2 jalapenos – thinly sliced with seeds
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Spicy Margarita:
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces jalapeno simple syrup
- 2 ounces tequila
- 3 ounces fresh orange juice
- Ice
Optional Garnishes:
- Tajin for the rim
- Sliced jalapenos
- Lime wedge
- sugar/salt for the rim
How to make this spicy margarita:
Make the jalapeno simple syrup.
Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Cover and allow to cool completely. If desired, strain out jalapeno slices when storing.
Prepare your glasses.
Drag a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the tajin, salt, or sugar.
Make your spicy margarita.
Combine all your margarita ingredients in your cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into your ice filled glass.
Garnish with lime wedge and jalapeño slices. Enjoy!
FAQ’s:
How many servings does the jalapeno simple syrup make?
This syrup recipe will make enough for 3-4 margaritas depending on how much syrup someone prefers.
Can I make this margarita more or less spicy?
Yes. To make it less spicy do not add the seeds of the jalapenos. To make it more spicy add more jalapenos and make sure to keep the seeds!
How do I store the syrup?
You can store it in a carafe or enclosed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Are there any substitutions I can make?
Yes. You can use your preferred spicy pepper. Such as serrano or fresno’s.
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Ingredients
Jalapeño Simple Syrup
- 2 jalapeno's- thinly sliced with seeds
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Spicy Margarita:
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces jalapeno simple syrup
- 2 ounces tequila
- 3 ounces fresh orange juice
- Ice
Optional Garnishes:
- Tajin for the rim
- Sliced jalapenos
- Lime wedge
- sugar/salt for the rim
Instructions
Make the jalapeno simple syrup
- Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar has dissolved. Cover and allow to cool completely. If desired, strain out jalapeno slices when storing.
Prepare your glasses
- Drag a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the tajin, salt, or sugar.
Make your margarita
- Combine all your margarita ingredients in your cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into your ice filled glass and enjoy!
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