Spicy margarita with jalapenos

Spicy Margarita with Muddled Jalapeños

makes
4 servings

For the lovers of all things spicy, our fresh muddled jalapeño margarita is sure to be a hit. A splash of Cointreau in the recipe, made from the peel of sour oranges, complements the fresh pepper to create this expertly blended spicy margarita.

Spicy Margarita with Jalapeños Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1-2 slices jalapeños, cut into ¼" and seeds removed if desired
  • 6 oz tequila
  • 2 oz Cointreau liqueur, or Grand Marnier
  • juice of 4 limes
  • 1/4 cup club soda
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp agave syrup, or honey
  • lime, sliced for rim of glass
  • margarita salt
  • red pepper, crushed, optional
  • lime, for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Margarita with Jalapeños Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
Sodium 487mg 20%
Potassium 115mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 0.4%
Iron 0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Add muddled jalapeño to pitcher along with tequila, cointreau, lime juice, club soda, orange juice and honey. Stir to combine. Add 2 cups of ice and stir again.
  2. Mix margarita salt with crushed pepper (optional) in a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of 4 margarita glasses then dip in salt mixture.
  3. Pour cocktail into prepared glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.
Cheryl Says

If you want a mild jalapeño influence in your margarita, wash the seeds out of the peppers before muddling.

Spicy margarita with jalapenos