Spicy Jalapeno Limeade Margarita

So, you purchased Trader Joe's Organic Jalapeno Limeade. Now what? Well, I didn't love drinking it plain. However, mixed with some simple (adult) ingredients it was much improved. I made a Spicy Jalapeno Limeade Margarita out of it. 

Types of Tequila

The key to a good Margarita is using good quality Tequila. Make sure it says 100% agave. Silver Tequila is best for mixing. The best tequila is what you already have at home. If you happen to have a bottle that's labeled Reposado or Anejo, save that for sipping and not for mixing.

Avoid the really cheap stuff. Odds are, some of you out there might have some regrettable memories made by drinking the really cheap tequila. That cheap tequila is actually a Mixto, or mixed with something else.

In order for it to be considered a tequila in name, it must be 51% agave. So please, reach for the 100% agave. It's not tremendously more expensive for the quality you are getting in return. For more information about tequila and choosing an affordable brand check out Serious Eats: The 7 Best Budget Tequilas.

Tips for Making This Recipe

Here are my best tips for making this recipe:

• Use quality 100% blue agave tequila. For this recipe, silver or reposado tequila work best as they have more agave flavor.
• The flavor here is only as good as the drink mixer itself
• Use good quality ice. If your water tastes weird, it will taint the cocktail. Use bottled water to make ice or buy ice. This is vastly undervalued item when it comes to making a great cocktail.
• Be sure that when you salt the rim, you avoid getting salt inside the glass. Otherwise your drink will taste like the ocean.
• If you want a stronger drink, use more tequila and less triple sec
• If you want it spicier, then you'll have to muddle some jalapeno peppers and strain carefully. Or you can use jalapeno infused tequila.

Watch Me Make This (38 Seconds)

How to Make This

Step 1: (Optional Step) If you want salt with your margarita, run a lime or use agave to rim a glass. Set aside.

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add jalapeno limeade, tequila and triple sec.

Step 2: Shake vigorously. If your hands feel like you are getting frost bite, then you've shaken this enough. If you are using a Boston Shaker, the metal part of the shaker should be covered in frost and will no longer be shiny.

Step 4: Add ice to optionally rimmed glass and pour into glass. Garnish with lime or jalapeno slice. Enjoy responsibly.

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Spicy Jalapeno Limeade Margarita

If you purchased Trader Joe's Organic Jalapeno Limeade, then this is for you.  A few simple bar ingredients and you'll have a jalapeno margarita with a kick

4.06 from 59 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: jalapeno margarita, margarita recipe, spicy jalapeno margarita

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Brenda

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces Silver Tequila I used Avion
• 1 ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau
• 1.5 ounces Trader Joe's Jalapeno Limeade
• salt to rim glass
• agave to rim glass (or corn syrup or lime)
• cut lime wedge for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Rim a glass with agave first and then go over rim with salt.
• In a shaker filled with ice, add tequila, triple sec, and Trader Joe's Limeade.
• Shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds.
• Pour into rimmed glass.
• Garnish with optional slice of lime.
• Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Here are my best tips for making this recipe:

• Use quality 100% blue agave tequila. For this recipe, silver or reposado tequila work best as they have more agave flavor.
• The flavor here is only as good as the drink mixer itself
• Use good quality ice. If your water tastes weird, it will taint the cocktail. Use bottled water to make ice or buy ice. This is vastly undervalued item when it comes to making a great cocktail.
• Be sure that when you salt the rim, you avoid getting salt inside the glass. Otherwise your drink will taste like the ocean.
• If you want a stronger drink, use more tequila and less triple sec
• If you want it spicier, then you'll have to muddle some jalapeno peppers and strain carefully. Or you can use jalapeno infused tequila.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Jalapeno Limeade Margarita

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 5mg0%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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