Nothing offers a taste of summer quite like margaritas – and this fresh jalapeño recipe adds something a little spicy to a refreshing summer staple.
Jalapeño Lime Syrup
Makes approximately 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 Wicked Hots Jalapeño Chillies, sliced
- 2 strips lime zest
Method:
- Place the sugar, water, sliced jalapeños and lime zest into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Once cool, strain through a sieve into a jar or container. Discard the jalapeños and lime zest. Refrigerate until required.
- Tip – remove the seeds if you want a less spicy version.
Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas
Serves 2
For rims:
- 1 tablespoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 lime wedge
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (4 nips) tequila
- ¼ cup (4 nips) fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons (3 nips) orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons (2 nips) Jalapeño Lime Syrup
To serve:
- Extra ice
- 1 Wicked Hots Jalapeño Chilli, sliced
- Lime wedges
Method:
- To salt the rims of the glasses, combine the salt and chilli powder in a small saucer. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses then dip into the salt mixture so the entire rim is covered.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and syrup. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mix into the prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.
Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped watermelon
For rims:
- 1 tablespoon fine salt
- 1 lime wedge
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (4 nips) tequila
- ¼ cup (4 nips) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (2 nips) Jalapeño Lime Syrup
To serve:
- Extra ice
- 1 Wicked Hots Jalapeño Chilli, sliced
- Lime wedges
Method:
- To make watermelon juice, blend the watermelon in a food processor until smooth. Strain into a container through a fine sieve. Refrigerate until required.
- To salt the rims of the glasses, place the salt into a small saucer. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses then dip into the salt so the entire rim is covered.
- Strain the mix into the prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.