Smoked Jalapeño Tequila Margarita
A bold margarita with a smoky charred jalapeño kick, balanced by fresh lime and agave sweetness for a fiery yet smooth sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup 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 170 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 reposado tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave syrup
- 3 charred jalapeño slices
- for rimming salt
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into salt; set aside.
- Step 2: Lightly char 3 jalapeño slices on a hot pan until blackened edges form, then add them to a cocktail shaker.
- Step 3: Pour in 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz agave syrup.
- Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until cold.
- Step 5: Double strain into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes to avoid seeds.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and one charred jalapeño slice floated on top.
