

Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of flaky sea salt (or for a festive look, use our Margarita Salt ). This typically takes a couple days for the flavor to build.Īdd sliced jalapenos to a mason jar, fill with tequila, place a lid on and let sit either room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2 days. Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. The second way is to infuse the tequila with jalapeno. Ingredients 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) tequila blanco or reposado 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice 1 ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh squeezed orange. But you can de-seed the jalapeno by slicing it half lengthwise and removing the seeds. I left the seeds in because the jalapeno was not spicy. Use to sweeten any of your favorite beverages.

Store in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has completely dissolved. The way I have it shown here is by muddling the jalapeno slices in a mixing glass or shaker. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together water and sugar. There are 2 different ways to make a skinny margarita spicy. Love citrus? Try my recipe for a Paloma Cocktail, it combines fresh grapefruit juice with lime and tequila. We also use fresh lime juice which provides balance and acidity to the drink. Triple sec and orange liquor add more calories and sugar to a margarita. Or, freeze into ice cubes and blend with a small amount of extra water. Serve over ice or straight up Can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Tequila is the only spirit in this drink. To a high-speed blender, add your sliced strawberries, maple syrup, tequila, ice, and lime juice. This one is 180 calories per a margarita.

A skinny margarita has a lower amount of sugar and calories compared to a traditional margarita.
