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Jalapeño Margarita in a glass iwth a wedge of lime and sliced jalapeno.

Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

lynn
Discover the perfect Jalapeño Margarita recipe: a spicy twist on a classic, blending tequila, fresh lime, and homemade jalapeño syrup for a bold sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage Recipes
Cuisine Latin, Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 ounces Tequila Chilled
  • 2 ounces Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice Chilled, (or bottled lime juice)
  • 1 ounce Jalapeño Simple Syrup See below
  • 1/2 ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • Ice
  • fresh lime for garnish and to rub around the rim before dipping in the salt.
  • kosher salt or pink Himalyan Sea Salt optional, for rim

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 fresh jalapeños

Instructions
 

On the Rocks

  • Fill your shaker halfway full with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Add fresh ice to the serving glass and strain the shaken margarita in the glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

Chilled, But Not Over Ice

  • Fill your shaker halfway full with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau to the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
  • Strain the shaken margarita into the serving glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

For a Frozen Margarita

  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec (or Cointreau) in a blender.
  • Add Ice. Depending on how thick you like your frozen Margaritas, start with about 1 to 1.5 cups of ice per serving. Adjust to your preference.
  • Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more lime juice or simple syrup to thin it. If it's too thin, add more ice and blend again.
  • Pour the blended Margarita into the prepared glasses.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • In a saucepan, place 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved into the water and the liquid looks clear.
  • Slice the jalapenos and place them into the dissolved mixture and simmer for 5 min. Use one jalapeno for mild heat and 2 for sweet heat.
    *Note: The white, spongy part of the jalapeno called the pith,  is where the jalapeno is the spiciest. If you are looking for flavor but not heat then remove the pith and seeds first. The seeds will have some residual capsaicin (the heat)  on them which adds to the heat as well.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Let the syrup and jalapeno steep and cool for about 20 min.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or container.
    *Note: The syrup is not overly spicy. Keep in mind the spice that is there will get diluted by the margarita mix so it becomes a subtle heat once in your margarita mix. If you are looking for extra heat, muddle some fresh jalapenos into your margarita just before serving and strain or use hotter peppers to infuse into the original syrup. Serrano peppers are 5 times hotter than the jalapeno.
  • Allow the mixture to chill before using it in your margarita mix.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Notes

To make a pitcher of Spicy Margaritas

This recipe will typically serve about 8 people.

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces (3 cups) Tequila
  • 16 ounces (2 cups) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) Jalapeño Simple Syrup
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Triple Sec or Cointreau

Instructions

  • Into a large (60-ounce)  pitcher, combine the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec or Cointreau.
  • Stir well to blend all the ingredients.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness or lime if necessary.
  • Once mixed, you can refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  • Right before serving, if you prefer your margaritas on the rocks, fill the glasses with ice.
  • Pour the margarita mixture over the ice and garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a jalapeño slice.
  • If you enjoy a salted rim, remember to prepare the glasses ahead of pouring by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
A pitcher of Jalapeño Margaritas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. It's best to add the ice directly to the glasses rather than the pitcher to prevent dilution over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cocktail, drinks, jalapeno, margarita, recipe, tequila, triple sec
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