Seed Oil Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This cocktail is bright, bold, and just the right amount of dangerous ā fresh lime and orange juice bring the citrus punch while a homemade jalapeƱo honey syrup delivers a slow, satisfying heat that builds with every sip. The whole thing comes together with 100% agave blanco tequila, which is naturally clean and free from the refined oils and additives that can sneak into processed mixers and commercial cocktail syrups. That homemade syrup is the real star here: honey and water simmer with fresh jalapeƱo slices, then steep until the heat blooms into something complex and aromatic before being strained smooth. No store-bought sweet-and-sour mix, no mystery ingredients ā just real fruit juice, raw honey, and good tequila doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A flaky sea salt rim ties everything together and makes it feel like something you'd order at a very good restaurant. Shake it hard until the shaker frosts over, pour it over fresh ice, and don't skip the garnish ā a fresh jalapeƱo slice and a lime wedge make it look 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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