Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas

Serves 2

 
Jalapeño Lime Syrup

Makes approx. 1 cup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 x Wicked Hots Jalapeños, sliced
• 2 strips lime zest

 
Method:

1. 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.
2. Once cool, strain through a sieve into a jar or container. Discard the jalapeños and lime zest. Refrigerate until required.

 
Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas

Serves 2

• 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

 
For rims:

• 1 tablespoon fine salt
• ½ teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 lime wedge

 
To serve:

• Extra ice
• 1 x Wicked Hots Jalapeños, sliced
• Lime wedges

 
Method:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Strain the mix into the prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.

 
Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

Serves 2

• 1 cup chopped watermelon
• ¼ cup (4 nips) tequila
• ¼ cup (4 nips) fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons (2 nips) Jalapeño Lime Syrup

 
For rims:

• 1 tablespoon fine salt
• 1 lime wedge

 
To serve:

• Extra ice
• 1 x Wicked Hots Jalapeño, sliced
• Lime wedges

 
Method:

1. To make watermelon juice, blend the watermelon in a food processor until smooth. Strain into a container through a fine sieve. Refrigerate until required.
2. 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.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice and syrup. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
4. Strain the mix into the prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and lime wedges.