Spicy Jalapeno Margarita

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Get ready for a tongue-tingling treat. This one’s got just the right amount of kick, made with jalapenos straight out of our own garden. Whether you’re sipping on the porch or mixing a pitcher for a crowd, it brings a little Southern heat to happy hour.

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz orange liqueur (such as triple sec or Cointreau)
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 1 tsp agave syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• Ice cubes
• Salt, for rimming the glass
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

1. Grab your cocktail shaker and muddle a few slices of jalapeno right in the bottom. Give it a good mash to release the heat.
2. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave if you want a touch of sweetness. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds, until it’s ice-cold.
3. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it in a plate of salt for a proper salted rim.
4. Fill the glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita over it. Garnish with a lime wedge and, if you’re feeling brave, another slice of jalapeno.

Tips

• Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer jalapeno slices. They can surprise you, so start light and taste as you go.
• For a frozen version, blend everything with a cup of ice until smooth, a spicy slushie, more or less.

This one got its start at a backyard barbecue, when a cousin decided plain margaritas needed a little mischief. One sip in, everyone was hootin’ and hollerin’, and it’s been a summer tradition ever since. If you’d rather grow the heat yourself before you shake it, our jalapeno growing guide will get you there.