
Jalapeño Margarita
Fresh jalapeno muddled with lime, then shaken with tequila and orange liqueur into a salt-rimmed glass. Classic margarita bones with a genuine chili burn.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Tequila
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tequila· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked
- Jalapeño(optional)· not in your bar2-3 slices
- Lime Juice· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus
- Triple Sec· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based
- Ice· not in your baras needed
- Salt(optional)· not in your barto taste
Instructions
Rim the glass with salt.
In a shaker, muddle fresh jalapeño slices (to taste) with lime juice.
Add tequila and orange liqueur, then fill with ice and shake well.
Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a jalapeño slice or lime wedge.
Pairs well with
Fresh jalapeño heat in the margarita begs creamy, cheesy taqueria relief:
- Queso fundido with tortillas
- Guacamole with chips
- Elote corn bites
- Cotija-stuffed peppers




