Spicy Jalapeno Margarita
Add a kick to margarita with the additional of jalapeño infused brown sugar simple syrup. Yield: makes one, multiply as needed
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz Grand Marnier or similar orange cognac liqueur
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz jalapeno syrup
Jalapeno Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 small jalapeno, sliced, seeds included
Instructions
- Moisten rim of serving glass and invert onto a plate of coarse salt to coat.
- Partially fill serving glass with ice. Add a few jalapeno slices. Pour tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and jalapeno syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with lime slices.
Jalapeno Syrup:
- Place water, brown sugar, and sliced jalapeno in a small sauce pot. Set over medium heat and cook until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let jalapeno steep for 15 minutes (or longer for more potent flavor and spice). Strain jalapeno and let syrup cool to room temperature. Transfer syrup to an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use. All images and text ©The Little Epicurean
Notes
- Use your choice of tequila. Blanco (silver) is most commonly used for classic margarita.
- Use fresh squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- Jalapeno syrup keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg