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Fresh Jalapeño Lime Margarita

A glass filled with a bubbly Fresh Jalapeño Lime Margarita, ice, and sliced jalapeños, featuring a chili-salt rim.
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A recipe for a bright, spicy margarita using fresh jalapeño and lime juice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz Agave Nectar (or Simple Syrup)
  • 3 thin slices Fresh Jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
  • Ice
  • Coarse Salt (for rim)
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass rim by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into coarse salt. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Place the three jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle them 3 to 4 times. Do not over-muddle, as this releases bitter flavors.
  3. Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice. Seal the shaker and shake hard until the outside is very cold, about 15 seconds.
  5. Double strain the mixture (using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh sieve) into the prepared, ice-filled glass to remove small jalapeño pieces.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

  • Use a Blanco (silver) tequila for the cleanest flavor that lets the jalapeño and lime shine.
  • Adjust the agave nectar amount based on the tartness of your limes and your preferred sweetness level.
  • For a milder spice, use only two slices of jalapeño and leave the seeds in. For more heat, use four slices with seeds.
  • If you prefer a sweeter rim, mix half salt and half granulated sugar.

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