Spicy Apple Mint Margarita

This refreshing margarita packs a spicy punch with jalapeño, balanced with the sweetness of green apples and the herbal notes of mint and basil. It's a unique twist on the classic margarita, perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their cocktails.

Spicy Apple Mint Margarita

A spicy and refreshing margarita with jalapeño, green apples, mint, and basil, perfect for those who love a little kick in their cocktails.

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Ingredients

  • 1-2 slices 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. To make the simple syrup, bring 1 cup organic cane sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let it cool.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño, apples, mint, and basil.
  3. Add the lime juice, simple 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.