Orange Jalapeño Margarita, fresh slices of jalapeño, freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, tequila and a touch of honey combine to create the perfect cocktail for summer entertaining.
Orange Jalapeño Margaritas are slightly spicy, sweet, and sour and super refreshing over plenty of ice.
Made with all fresh ingredients – jalapeños, oranges, limes and honey or agave my orange jalapeño margaritas go down smooth.
To Make Orange Jalapeño Margarita you need 6 Simple Ingredients:
Jalapeño – You will need 1 -2 slices for this margarita. If you prefer a milder version, remove seed from slices. Save a few slices for your garnish also.
Honey or Agave – A touch of sweetness elevates our margarita. Use honey or agave, both works well.
Lime Juice – nothing beats fresh lime in a cocktail. Squeeze before shaking for best results.
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice – the freshness from freshly squeezed orange juice pairs perfectly with the spiciness form the jalapeno.
Tequila Blanco – Look for a tequila blanco says 100% agave or 100% blue agave, otherwise you end up with a tequila filled with additives which is no Bueno.
Salt – To rim our glass you will need salt – if you are looking for fun salt recipes – try coconut salt, hibiscus salt or cinnamon salt.
HOW TO MAKE ORANGE JALAPENO MARGARITAS
In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass place jalapeño slices, honey or agave and fresh lime juice.
Gently muddle to release jalapeño juice. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add orange juice and tequila.
Cover and shake until well chilled.
Run a lime wedge around rim of glass, dip glass into salt, fill glass with ice.
Pour margarita into prepared glass, garnish with orange and jalapeño slices.
HOW TO MAKE THIS MARGARITA PITCHER STYLE
Entertaining and would like to make a pitcher of my orange jalapeño margaritas, easy peasy here’s what you will need:
1 whole large jalapeño, sliced
6 teaspoons honey
6 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Ice
3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ½ cups tequila blanco
Lime wedge
Salt
Orange slices for garnish
Jalapeño slices
Instead of shaking up this cocktail in a cocktail shaker you will mix in a large pitcher.
Add jalapeño slices, honey, and fresh lime juice to the bottom of a pitcher.
Muddle gently
Fill pitcher with ice, add orange juice and tequila. Stir to combine.
Run a lime wedge around rim of glass, dip glass into salt, fill glass with ice.
Pour margarita into prepared glass, garnish with orange and jalapeño slices.
- 1 –2 slices Jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 1 large orange
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- lime wedge
- salt
- orange slice for garnish
- jalapeño slices for garnish
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In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass place jalapeño slices, honey or agave and fresh lime juice. Gently muddle to release jalapeño juice. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add orange juice and tequila. Cover and shake until well chilled.
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Run a lime wedge around rim of glass, dip glass into salt, fill glass with ice.
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Pour margarita into prepared glass, garnish with orange and jalapeno slices.
Makes 1 margarita
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