Simple Jalapeño Margaritas
These simple jalapeño margaritas are fresh, easy-to-make, and only require a few ingredients! They’re so good I have to apply Dorinda’s boob rule here—“two are great, three are too many.” (and because you don’t want to end up like Ross in The One Where Ross is Fine) To keep these on the healthier side, I substitute monk fruit for agave. Monk fruit is anti-inflammatory and has 0 calories, making it a great alternative to agave or cane sugar. Be sure to keep this recipe on-hand for your next taco Tuesday!
AND if you prefer more of a mezcal flavor, I highly recommend purchasing a smoker for your drinks! It’s so fun, wows a crowd, and makes your drinks extra smoky. :)
Simple Jalapeño Margaritas (serves 2)
Ingredients:
4 oz. of your favorite tequila (I like this one—it’s not too $$ and looks cute on your bar cart!)
2 oz. Cointreau
1/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes)
1 jalapeño (4 coins for muddling, extra for garnish)
1/4 cup monk fruit
1/4 cup water
salt for rim
Instructions:
begin by making the monk fruit simple syrup: add equal parts monk fruit and water to a pot and bring to boil cooking until the sugar has dissolved. transfer to a jar and set aside (this will make more than needed, but you can store leftovers in fridge)
add salt to a plate or bowl, just covering the bottom. rim glass with lime wedge, dip glass into bowl and turn until rim of glass is coated in salt, repeat with second glass. fill glasses with ice
gently muddle jalapeño coins in shaker. add ice to shaker. squeeze in juice of 4 limes, add in cointreau, tequila, and monk fruit syrup, & shake until chilled!
pour margarita in glasses, garnish with jalapeño coin, and enjoy!
cheers!! & make sure to tag @finewithfood when making any of my recipes! :)
