Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
This spicy cocktail is perfect on a hot day. Fresh strawberries and jalapeño are muddled together to make a delicious new twist on a margarita!
- 1½ oz. tequila
- 1 oz. orange liqueur such as Cointreau
- ½ oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
- ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 strawberries sliced
- 2 slices jalapeño
- coarse sea salt for glasses
Muddle the sliced strawberries, jalapeño and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, and agave nectar. Add ice and shake for a few seconds to mix everything together and to get the drink cold.
Run a lime wedge along the edge of the glass. Dip into a plate of salt to coat the edge. Add ice and strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and jalapeño slice. Enjoy!