Spicy Jalapeo Margaritas

summer / entertaining / cocktail

Happy weekend! I just wanted to pop in for a minute and share this easy recipe for the spicy margaritas we served at our margarita party a few weeks ago. They were such a big hit –  tart, smooth, not too sweet, and most importantly – spicy. The perfect refreshing cocktail for one last summer party!

photos #1 and #3 by Chris Perez of Citygram Magazine

jalapeño margaritas

  PrintAuthor: Jeanine DonofrioServes: party size - fills 1 pitcherIngredients

• 3 cups good (plain) tequila
• 1 cup Grand Marnier
• 1.5 cups fresh lime juice
• 1 cup simple syrup (or sub agave syrup to taste)
• ice
• lime & jalapeño slices for garnish
• salt for the glasses, optional

jalapeño infused tequila:

• 1 cup tequila
• ½ a sliced jalapeño

Instructions

Make the jalapeño tequila. Add the jalapeño to the tequila and let it sit at room temp for a few hours or up to a day.

Remove jalapeños and pour into a small serving glass. Serve on the side so guests can add as much or little spice as they like.

Mix together the margarita ingredients.

Add a few drops of the spicy tequila, to taste, to finished margaritas. (it's very spicy - start with less, you can always add more)

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adapted from grandmarnier.com

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