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Two glasses of a spicy margarita with jalapenos

Spicy Margarita with Jalapeños Recipe

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With a refreshing combination of fresh muddled jalapeño peppers, Cointreau and tequila blanco, this spicy margarita is sure to wow your guests!
Course cocktails
Servings 4 servings
Calories 215
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour cocktail into prepared glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g