Spicy Apple Jalapeño Margarita

This Picante Margarita is a spicy twist on the classic margarita, featuring the heat of jalapeño paired with the sweetness of green apples, and the refreshing flavors of mint and basil. It's a unique and fiery cocktail that will leave your taste buds tingling.

Spicy Apple Jalapeño Margarita

A spicy margarita with jalapeño, green apples, and a refreshing mix of mint and basil.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 slices of jalapeño
  • 4 ounces chopped green apples
  • 2 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 fresh basil leaves
  • 3 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons organic simple syrup
  • 2 ounces tequila blanco (silver)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the organic simple syrup by boiling 1 cup of organic cane sugar and 1 cup of water, then allowing it to cool.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño, apples, mint, and basil.
  3. Add the lime juice, syrup, and tequila to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.