Black Pepper Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This cocktail brings serious heat and brightness to happy hour without a single spice blend or seasoning packet in sight. The star of the show is a quick jalapeƱo honey syrup ā made by steeping fresh chili slices in warm honey and water ā which delivers a clean, natural kick that you can dial up or down depending on whether you leave the seeds in. Fresh lime juice and a splash of orange juice keep things vibrant and citrusy, while 100% agave blanco tequila ties it all together in a way that feels genuinely elevated. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy texture that makes a great margarita so satisfying. A flaky sea salt rim is optional but highly recommended ā it rounds out the sweet heat beautifully. Mix up a batch for a crowd or keep it to two glasses for a weeknight treat that feels anything but ordinary.
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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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