Description
These Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas for a Crowd are perfect for entertaining. A refreshing blend of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur with a kick of jalapeño heat, these margaritas are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) water
- 2 jalapeño peppers, cut into slices
- 2 2-inch long strips of lime peel
Margarita Mix:
- 2 cups (454ml) blanco tequila
- 2 cups (454ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 and 1/4 cups (294ml) orange liqueur
- 1 Tablespoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Jalapeño slices (for garnish)
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, jalapeño, and lime peel. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Infuse Syrup: Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and set aside.
- Mix Margaritas: In a pitcher, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Add jalapeño slices if desired.
- Salt the Glasses: Combine salt and chili powder. Rim glasses with lime and dip in salt mixture.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour margarita mix, and garnish with lime and jalapeño slices. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas, Margarita Recipe, Party Drinks, Tequila Cocktails
