Frozen Jalapeno Lemonade Margarita

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Ingredients
¾ cup tequila
½ cup triple sec or grand marnier
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup Jalapeno Syrup (see below)
ice
fresh jalapeno slices for garnish
Jalapeno Syrup, makes 1 ½ cups
1 cup Sugar
1 cup water
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
Lemon wedges
Sugar for the rim

Instructions
To make the syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a brief boil over medium heat.

Transfer the syrup to a blender and add the jalapenos. Blend until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

To make the margaritas: Rim 4 glasses with a lemon wedge and then dip them into a dish filled with sugar. Upright the glasses and fill them with ice.

Fill a blender with the tequila, triple sec, lemon juice and 1 cup of the Jalapeno syrup, plus tons of ice. Blend on high and pour the margaritas into the prepared glasses.

Garnish with fresh jalapeno slices if desired and serve.

Number of servings (yield): 4

From heatherchristo.com