Margaritas with Jalapeno Infused Tequila
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¾ cup tequila
- ½ jalapeno pepper sliced, plus extra slices for garnish
- ¼ cup triple sec
- ½ cup fresh lime juice plus lime slices for garnish and the rim of salt
- ¼ cup simple syrup store bought or homemade (recipe below)
- Course salt for the rim optional
- crushed ice for serving
For the simple syrup (this makes more than you need for this recipe):
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Pour the tequila into a mixing glass or small pitcher. Add the sliced jalapeno. Set aside and let infuse at room temp for 15 minutes. If you want a spicier margarita, let the jalapeno sit in the tequila for longer. I’ve let the jalapeno sit the tequila for over an hour for a very spicy margarita.
- For the Simple Syrup: in a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill in the fridge until ready to use. Any extra simple syrup not used for making this recipe can be stored in the fridge for a few weeks.
- Strain the tequila so there are no jalapeno pieces in the tequila. Add triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup to the jalapeno infused tequila and stir until well combined.
- If you want to salt the rim of the glasses, rub a lime around the rim of each glass then dip the rims into a plate full of course salt.
- Fill the glasses ¾ full with crushed ice. Pour the Jalapeno Margarita mixture into glasses. Garnish with a jalapeno slice and serve. Enjoy!