Smoked Jalapeno Margarita

Cool off with a refreshingly spicy smoked jalapeno margarita.

Nothing says summer like margaritas by the pool. There’s something about the combination of tequila and citrus that just takes you to paradise. Adding a kick of infused jalapeno makes the party even better.

How do you pull that party off? Just add smoked jalapeno simple syrup. You can control the intensity of the heat by adjusting the number of jalapeno slices you add to the simple syrup. Or go balls to the wall and use hotter peppers like habanero or serrano.

Don’t forget to salt that rim. Just pour some kosher salt onto a plate. Rub the edge of the glass with the lime wedge, and dip the rim into the salt.

Smoked Margarita

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: margarita, smoked

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 322 kcal

Author: Christie Vanover

Cool off with a refreshingly spicy smoked jalapeno margarita.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp smoked jalapeno simple syrup
• 1/3 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tsp orange liqueur
• ice

Garnish

• lime wedge
• kosher salt
• jalapeno slice

Instructions

1. Make a batch of smoked simple syrup and steep in a mason jar with jalapeno slices.
   

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the simple syrup, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and ice. Shake.

3. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Place kosher salt on a plate. Roll the rim of the glass into the salt. Fill the glass with ice.

4. Strain the margarita from the shaker into the prepared glass. Garnish with the lime wedge and jalapeno. 

Nutrition Facts

Smoked Margarita

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Sodium 25mg1%

Potassium 70mg2%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Sugar 31g34%

Vitamin C 18.2mg22%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.