Are you getting tired of the same old margarita? Well if your not, stop reading and continue to lead your predictable life. If you are in dire need of a change, the next three words are your savior. JALAPENO-MINT MARGARITAS.
Yes, you read correctly. It is time to spice up your adult beverage. It tastes very similar to your typical Monday favorite but with a twist. You will feel a slight pleasant heat on your lips, followed by sweet and sour-minty freshness that will make you crave more.
Recipe:
2ea Lemons, Juiced
2T Sugar
2oz Tequila
1ea Jalapeno, thinly sliced
1/4C Mint
Most margaritas are made with a simple syrup. Which is equal parts water to sugar. I make the simple syrup using juiced lemons and sugar. Because you are shaking and pouring the drink over ice, it will take on more water which I want you to limit. Nobody desires a watered down drink.
Lets start with the simple syrup (this mixture will last a week in the fridge)...Juice two lemons either with your hands or a juicer.
Cut the lemons in half...
...squeeze the lemons into a measuring cup straining the seeds.
Mix two spoons of sugar into the lemon juice. Mix until dissolved. Set aside until ready to shake.
In a shaker, add the mint.
Pour the lemon simple syrup into the shaker with the mint.
Muddle the mint until it breaks up using a muddler. I am using the end of a wooden spoon here because I obviously do not have a muddler. Make sure you really grind the mint up in this step. The simple syrup will take on the mint flavor and refine this drinks profile.
Measure and add 2 ounces of preferred tequila into the shaker with the muddled mint and simple syrup.
Add no more than 4 ice cubes into the shaker...
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds...That may not seem like a long time but trust me, it is! Keep on shaking...Its a good workout and an even better show for your guests.
Slice the jalapeno as thinly as you can. Your knife may not allow you to get paper thin if it is not sharp. Jalapenos can be super spicy right now so depending upon your threshhold, the thinner the better (you may want to taste the jalapeno before adding to the final drink).
Add 4-7 slices (or as many or little as you would like) of jalapeno to an iced rocks glass.
Pour the shaken mint margarita over the ice and jalapeno. Serve with a garnish of mint. Feel free to sugar or salt the rim if your heart desires. (Before you add anything to the glass just dip the rim on a wet paper towel and dip again into sugar or salt).
Make sure you have one for me. CHEERS!!!
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