Charred Jalapeño Tequila Margarita
A smoky and spicy margarita featuring charred jalapeño-infused tequila balanced with fresh lime and agave nectar. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together jalapeño-infused tequila, fresh lime juice, agave nectar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz jalapeño-infused tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave nectar
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1 for garnish jalapeño slice
- for rim kosher salt
- to fill ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare a rocks glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into kosher salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Pour in 2 oz jalapeño-infused tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave nectar, and 1/2 oz orange liqueur.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 5: Strain over fresh ice cubes in the prepared glass.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin slice of charred jalapeño rested on the rim for an aromatic touch.
