Jalapeno Margarita
Want to spice up your cocktail hour this summer? Then mix up a Jalapeno Margarita or two!
Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
For the Lime Salt
- ¼ cup coarse salt
- 1 Tbsp lime zest ~3 limes
For the Jalapeno Margarita
- ¾ cup silver tequila
- ½ jalapeno pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup Grand Marnier
- ½ cup fresh lime juice ~4 limes
- 2 Tbsp agave nectar can substitute honey
- ice
- 1 lime cut into slices
Instructions
For the Lime Salt
- In a small bowl, add the salt and lime zest; stir until well combined.
For the Jalapeno Margarita
- Using a cocktail shaker, add the tequila and sliced jalapenos. Let sit for ~20 minutes. (Note: The longer this sits, the spicier the margarita will become.)
- Strain out the jalapeno slices, reserving to use as a garnish later.
- Add Grand Marnier, lime juice and agave nectar to shaker. Shake until well blended; set aside.
- Place Lime Salt in a shallow bowl. Dip rims of cocktail glasses in water and then invert into bowl. Turn glasses right-side up and fill with ice.
- Pour margaritas into glasses. Drop sliced jalapenos into margarita; garnish rims with sliced limes.
Notes
Note: You will have leftover Lime Salt. Save it! It goes great on tortilla chips, oven-roasted potatoes, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7077mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
