Grapefruit Jalapeno Margarita
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIt’s starting to get warmer out.. so that means it’s margarita time!! This spicy, refreshing and pretty cocktail is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
- Jalapeno simple syrup*
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of water
1 jalapeno, sliced
- Margarita
8 ounces of tequila
8 ounces of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (we use wegmans cold press)
2 ounces of lime juice (we use Trader Joe’s margarita mixer)
Grapefruit wedges and jalapeno slices for garnish
Trader Joe’s chili lime salt (optional but so good)**
Directions
- Jalapeno simple syrup
- For the simple syrup…combine all the simple syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat until honey is dissolved (only needs low heat). Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 15 minutes. Strain and reserve.
- Then combine all the ingredients in a pitcher. Stir really well.
- Fill glasses with ice, add margarita and garnish with grapefruit and jalapeno slices.
Tips
- 1. * If you are interested in reducing the amount of sugar, but still like it spicy you can instead use “Hella Bitters” smoked chili flavors. A couple of dashes can replace the jalapeno simple syrup portion.
- 2. ** Add more spice by dipping the rim of your glass in a spicy salt rub. Combine 1/2 tsp. of Trader Joe’s chili lime salt. Take a piece of grapefruit and rub it gently around the rim of the glass and dip the glass in the rub.
