Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 2 1/2 ounces Margarita mix (lime based)
  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila (preferably a good silver/clear)
  • 1/4 ounce triple sec or Grand Mariner (orange liqueur)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
  • ice
  • coarse salt (for rim, optional)
  • Tajin® ( for rim, optional)

Instruction

  • Thinly slice the jalapeño.
  • Dampen rim of a double old-fashioned glass by rubbing lime wedge around edge.
  • Dip rim in a dish of coarse salt or Tajin®.
  • In bottom of glass, lightly muddle a couple of jalapeño slices (or more depending on your tolerance for heat!) For less heat, keep slices whole and don't muddle.
  • Add 1/4 cup of ice to glass.
  • Add Margarita mix, tequila and triple sec and stir.
  • Squeeze a wedge of lime into the glass, then add the wedge to the drink.
  • Garnish with a couple jalapeño slices.
  • ¡Salúd!