Chestnut Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This spicy, citrus-forward cocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular evening feel like a celebration. The heat comes from a homemade jalapeƱo honey syrup ā steeped just long enough to give you a slow, satisfying burn ā while fresh lime and orange juice keep everything bright and balanced. Using 100% agave blanco tequila and real citrus means there are no mystery additives or processed sweeteners hiding in your glass, which is exactly what a whole-foods approach to drinking looks like. The honey syrup is genuinely simple to pull together on the stovetop, and you can dial the spice up or down just by leaving the jalapeƱo seeds in or taking them out. A flaky sea salt rim is optional but highly recommended ā it rounds out the heat and the citrus in the best possible way. Shake it hard until the shaker frosts over, pour over fresh ice, and you've got a cocktail that tastes like it came from a very good bar.
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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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