Pork Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a celebration ā bright, citrusy, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. The heat comes from a homemade jalapeƱo honey syrup that you control entirely, so you can dial it up or down depending on how bold you're feeling. Fresh lime juice and a splash of orange juice give it that vibrant, sun-drenched flavor that no bottled mix can replicate. Blanco tequila made from 100% agave keeps things clean and naturally free from anything you'd want to avoid, with no hidden additives or questionable sweeteners sneaking in. The honey syrup does double duty as both sweetener and spice carrier, making this a genuinely whole-food take on a classic cocktail. Shaking it hard until the shaker frosts over ensures everything is perfectly chilled and diluted, which is the small step that separates a great margarita from a truly great one. Rim the glass with flaky sea salt, drop in a fresh jalapeƱo slice, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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