Jalapeño Margarita

Perfectly refreshing with just the right amount of spice, this Jalapeño Margarita is made with just 5 simple ingredients for an incredibly tasty cocktail. An easy drink that comes together in less than 10 minutes and is great for date night in or serving guests at your next gathering. Options to make one drink or a pitcher to share!

Course Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 164

Author Kim

Ingredients

Fresh limes and coarse sea salt for garnish on the rim of the glass (or a mix of coarse sea salt and Tajín Clásico Seasoning)
3 tablespoons silver tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed is best
2 tablespoons orange juice* freshly squeezed is best
1.5 teaspoons honey, agave or simple syrup** (more for a sweeter margarita)
1/2 jalapeño sliced, plus more for garnish
1 egg white (optional)
Ice

Instructions

Rub a lime around the edge of the glass and then dip into salt. Fill with ice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, honey and jalapeño slices. Shake until very cold about 30 seconds. If using an egg white, add it in after about 15 seconds of shaking and then shake for another 20 seconds.
Strain into prepared glass and garnish with jalapeños and fresh limes.

Notes

*Can use triple sec or Grand Marnier instead of fresh orange juice.

**For less sugar, use 1-2 packets of stevia instead of honey or agave.

To make a lighter drink, fill your glass halfway with the jalapeño margarita mixture. Then, top it off with sparkling water.

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