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Jalapeño Margarita

A bright tequila margarita with muddled jalapeño for an easy-to-enjoy slow kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz tequila
  • 2 oz lime juice fresh
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz agave syrup
  • 4 jalapeño slices
  • 1 cup ice

Method
 

  1. Muddle the jalapeño slices with the agave in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and a handful of ice.
  3. Shake hard for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Rim two glasses with salt and fill with fresh ice.
  5. Strain the margarita over the ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.

Notes

Leave the jalapeño in longer for a spicier sip, or strain early for a gentle warmth.