Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe on the Rocks
There are many different flavors of margaritas you can make for any occasion. We can play with combinations to make something unique, like pink lemonade margaritas or tropical citrus margaritas. A great combination worth trying is our strawberry jalapeño margarita recipe on the rocks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Cocktail – Making cocktails isn’t exactly rocket science, but this recipe makes unique flavors easier to achieve.
- Control the Kick – Not everyone is a fan of spicy drinks. However, there are tricks that can determine how spicy this cocktail gets.
- Fresh Flavors – This recipe uses fresh strawberries and jalapeños. That freshness can be found in every sip.
Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe on the Rocks
Our strawberry jalapeno margarita recipe on the rocks makes unique margaritas perfect for spring or summer with a kick. There is nothing better than a cocktail that uses fresh ingredients for flavor.
Sure, using fruit juice is even easier. However, that fruit juice adds sugars and preservatives that we can easily avoid by using fresh ingredients. This recipe calls for fresh strawberries and jalapenos.
You can use your favorite types of each to get the flavor you’d expect. How muddled you make them will be up to you. However, it is important to use fresh ingredients for flavor and to control the spiciness in this summer margarita recipe.
How to Make a Spicy Cocktail
One of the easiest ways to make a spicy margarita is by using jalapenos in the same way you would use fruit. That is also how we can control the spiciness of this strawberry jalapeno margarita recipe on the rocks.
We use one jalapeno slice, with the seeds and white ribs removed before muddling. You can keep the seeds and white ribs for an increased spice level, but that isn’t all we can do.
You can add more slices without the white ribs or seeds to turn up the spice, or add more slices and keep the white ribs and seeds to increase the spice level faster.
Spicy Margarita Ingredients
- Tequila – Use your favorite tequila for these margaritas, and don’t be afraid of using the higher-shelf stuff.
- Orange Liqueur – We add a bit of orange flavor to the cocktail to help balance out the sweetness from the strawberries and the spiciness from the jalapenos. Think of it as a flavor bridge.
- Organic Raw Agave Nectar – Strawberries have a natural sweetness that fades a bit when muddled and added to other ingredients. This nectar will help bring it back.
- Lime Juice – Lime in margaritas is a classic. The acidic citrus is faint but noticeable in this strawberry jalapeno margarita recipe on the rocks.
- Strawberries – These strawberries will be sliced and muddled, but they should still be strawberries you would eat.
- Jalapenos – Slice the jalapenos; you may only need one, depending on how many margaritas you’re making or how spicy you want them to be.
- Coarse Salt – Adding coarse salt to the rim is the final touch on any type or flavor of margarita.
How to Make Jalapeno Margaritas
- Muddle the sliced strawberries, jalapeño, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the tequila and agave.
- Add ice and shake.
- Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of the glass.
- Dip the rim of the glass into a plate of coarse salt to coat it.
- Add ice and strain the margarita from the shaker into the glass.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, lime and a jalapeño slice.
Instructions for Frozen or Blended:
- Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of 2 glasses.
- Dip the glasses in a plate of coarse salt to coat the rims.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, lime and a jalapeño slice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, raw orange agave nectar, lime juice, strawberries, and minced jalapeño to the blender with ice and blend until smooth.
- Serve in your prepared glasses.
Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients
Ingredients for On the Rocks:
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur Cuervo
- ½ oz Organic Raw Agave Nectar
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 4 large strawberries sliced
- 1-2 Slices Fresh Jalapeño
- Coarse Salt
Ingredients for Blended:
- 4 oz. Tequila
- 2 oz. Orange Liqueur Cuervo
- 1 oz. Organic Raw Agave Nectar
- 2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 6-8 Large Strawberries Sliced
- 1 Slice Fresh Jalapeño Minced (Remove Seeds)
- 3 Cups of Ice
- Coarse Salt for Glass
Instructions
Instructions for On the Rocks:
- Muddle the sliced strawberries, jalapeño and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the tequila and agave.
- Add ice and shake.
- Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of the glass.
- Dip the glass onto a plate of coarse salt to coat the rim.
- Add ice and strain the margarita from the shaker into the glass.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, lime and a jalapeño slice.
Instructions for Frozen or Blended:
- Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of 2 glasses.
- Dip the glasses onto a plate of coarse salt to coat the rim.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, lime and a jalapeño slice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, orange raw agave nectar, lime juice, strawberries, and minced jalapeño to blender with ice and blend until smooth.
- Serve in your prepared glasses.
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