SPICY JALAPENO MARGARITA

SPICY JALAPENO MARGARITA 2 ounces tequila 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed (1.5 ounces) 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed (.5 ounces) 2 teaspoons agave nectar 1/4 jalapeno sliced crushed ice Rim a glass with lime juice or simple syrup and salt. Fill glasses with ice and slice or dice your jalapeños. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine tequila, lime juice, orange juice and agave nectar along with sliced jalapeño. Give it a vigorous shake to really get that jalapeno flavor throughout! Strain into margarita glasses. Garnish with a lime wedge, or if you’re really brave, extra jalapeño slices! NOTES Substitutions Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice – Substitute 100% Real Lime Juice purchased in the produce section. Orange Juice – Freshly squeeze or store bought. Agave Nectar – You can substitute with simple syrup or honey if you prefer. Variations Mango Pineapple Watermelon Honey – Substitute agave with 1 ounce of honey to sweeten it. Cilantro – Add 3 sprigs of cilantro for a refreshing flavor mix. Sugar the Rim Use Tajin Seasoning to Rim Rim with Chile Salt – To make a spicy salt, combine 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder and 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder. Make it Pretty – Use pink Himalayan salt to salt the rim. Egg White – Make it foamy by adding an egg white. Orange Liqueur – Give it an extra kick by replacing the orange juice with 1 ounce of orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Tips Make it Less Spicy – Remove the membranes and seeds of the jalapeños to make it a bit less spicy. The membrane is the hottest part of the pepper. To remove it, cut the top off of the jalapeño, slice it in half longways and cut or scoop it out. Get the Most Juice – To get the most juice out of your limes and oranges, roll them around on a counter with the palm of your hand before slicing in half to squeeze. After squeezing three times, press the back of a spoon to release the remaining juice.