More of a Jalapeno Margarita served in a cocktail glass, this drink adds a spicy twist to something we all know. Rather than muddling fresh jalapeno into the drink I chose to use a Jalapeno infused tequilla (Hornitos Reposado). The main reason is I didn’t want jalapeno all over the bar because it has, and will end up all over everything. In your eyes, other drinks, glassware, anywhere ese it doesn’t belong. Just add two full jalapeno sliced, seeds and all, to a liter of tequilla, let it sit for a week or so, checking frequently for desired flavor. After that just pour it through a cheese cloth and funnel it back into a bottle. As a substitution you could freshly muddle a few slices of jalapeno into the drink with a small splash of agave nectar, but like I said, be carefull.
Jalapeno Martini
Jalapeno Martini
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1 1/2oz Jalapeno Tequilla
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1/2oz Cointreau
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1/2 Lime, Juiced
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1/2 – 1 oz Sweet & Sour
Combine all ingredients in a shaker and pour into a cocktail glass with half of the rim salted. Generally I would garnish this with a lime wheel but for the picture we opted for a jalapeno.
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