This incredibly fresh jalapeno margarita recipe uses all fresh ingredients and a touch of agave. It’s the perfect “skinny” and spicy version!
I love a good margarita. And, when it comes to one of my favorite cocktails combined with something spicy…sign me UP! This jalapeno margarita recipe is an actual dream of mine come true. I can’t wait for you to fall in love with it.
There is one thing I don’t love about margaritas though. And that would be the headache that can come from a drink made from sugary pre-made mixes. That’s never ever fun…and drinking margaritas is supposed to be exactly that – FUN!
This recipe is made with only fresh ingredients and my favorite cocktail sweetener. So, let’s get to it!
What’s in a skinny jalapeno margarita? (aka one with no added sugar)
The best ever spicy jalapeno margaritas are made with:
- Fresh lime juice (you’ll need about 3-4 limes for a drink)
- Fresh orange juice (one orange will do!)
- Tequila (duh) – I like Blanco tequila, but any is fine
- Agave – this is the key for a just sweet enough cocktail
- Fresh jalapenos
How do you get that perfect, spicy rim?
I love a flavorful, spicy rim on my marg. What I like to do is run a lime wedge around the rim of my glass. Then, I dip it in a mixture of margarita salt, Tajin (this is available in most international aisles of a grocery store), and cayenne if you want it really spicy. Just salt and Tajin is super great, too.
What’s the easiest way to make this cocktail
Obviously, you have to juice a few limes and an orange to make this cocktail. To make things go a little more quickly and efficiently, I like to use a citrus juicer. This one is great.
Once I have my fresh citrus juice, it’s time to build the drink. I combine all of the liquids together and then add the fresh slices of the jalapeno. The jalapeno gets muddled and the spicy oils from the seeds get released into the drink. I then like to shake this together in a cocktail shaker over ice so it gets nice and cold.
Once it’s been shaken, I pour it into the rimmed glass over lots of crushed ice. A deliciously flavorful, and refreshing cocktail with a BIG kick. And of course, if you want a non-spicy version, just leave out the jalapeno!
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Fresh Jalapeno Margarita Recipe {All Natural Ingredients}
This incredibly fresh jalapeno margarita recipe uses all fresh ingredients and a touch of agave. It’s the perfect “skinny” and spicy version!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Cocktail Shaker
- Cuisine: Mexican American
Ingredients
- 4 oz. fresh lime juice (about 4 limes, juiced)
- 2 oz. fresh orange juice (about 1 orange, juiced)
- 2–3 oz. tequila of choice (I prefer Blanco)
- 1–2 Tbsp. agave (sweeten to your liking)
- 4–5 jalapeno slices
- crushed ice, for serving
- optional: fresh limes, salt and Tajin for the rim
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, orange juice, tequila, agave, and jalapeno slices to a cocktail shaker (preferred) or glass jar. Muddle well to break up the jalapeno and release the oils of the pepper to infuse.
- If you’d like a glass with salt and/or Tajin on the rim, run a lime around it and dip the glass in salt or a mixture of salt and Tajin. Fill your glass with crushed ice.
- Add a few ice cubes and shake the cocktail together well. If you don’t have a shaker, stirring vigorously works, or use a jar with a lid to shake.
- Strain the cocktail and pour it over the ice in the glass.
- Garnish with a few more jalapeno slices and/or lime slices and CHEERS!
Notes
- For this recipe, I like using a juicer to make my fresh citrus juice quickly. This one is great.
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