BHA & BHT Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This cocktail is bright, bold, and built entirely from real ingredients ā no artificial preservatives, no mystery additives, just fresh citrus, raw honey, and good tequila doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Many store-bought margarita mixes and flavored syrups sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so making everything from scratch is the cleanest way to enjoy a proper margarita without compromise. The jalapeƱo honey syrup is the real star here ā gently simmered with fresh pepper slices and strained smooth, it delivers a slow, warming heat that plays beautifully against the tart lime and bright orange juice. Using a 100% agave blanco tequila keeps things pure and unadulterated, which matters when you're being intentional about what goes into your glass. A flaky sea salt rim and a few fresh garnishes turn this into something that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you dial the heat up or down by keeping or ditching the jalapeƱo seeds, this drink is endlessly adjustable and genuinely refreshing.
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2 servings
For the honey syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 jalapeƱo, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat, kept for more)
For the cocktail
- 4 oz blanco tequila (100% agave)
- 3 oz fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for rimming (optional)
- jalapeƱo slices, for garnish (optional)
- lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, water, and jalapeƱo slices in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2ā3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the jalapeƱo steep for 5 minutes, then strain out the slices through a fine-mesh strainer. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using.
- 2
If rimming the glasses, spread a thin layer of flaky sea salt on a small flat plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each rocks glass, then press the rim into the salt to coat. Fill each glass with ice.
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