Spicy Margarita with Grilled Jalapenos

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Yield: Makes 1 drink

Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS:
Grapefruit and Strawberry Margarita
  • 4 oz. limeade
  • 10 oz. grapefruit, juiced
  • 5 oz. strawberries, pureed
  • 4 oz. silver tequila
  • 2 oz. triple sec
  • 2 oz. simple syrup
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 4 jalapeño slices, (whole jalapeño grilled first)

Grapefruit and Cantaloupe  Margarita

  • 4 oz. limeade
  • 10 oz. grapefruit, juiced
  • 5 oz. cantaloupe, pureed
  • 4 oz. silver tequila
  • 2 oz. triple sec
  • 2 oz. simple syrup
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 4 jalapeño slices, (whole jalapeño grilled first)

*Optional: Chile powder and salt rimming

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon of coarse salt
  • juice of 1/2 a lime

Directions:

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix chili powder and coarse salt in a small bowl. Transfer mixture to a small plate. Dip rim of glass in lime juice. Fill glass with ice. Set aside.
  2. Place limeade, grapefruit, strawberries (or cantaloupe) in a cocktail shaker and stir to combine. Mix in tequila, triple sec, lime juice and stir to combine. Add sliced jalapeños and place cocktail shaker lid on top and vigorously shake. Pour over ice and serve.

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