Walnut Free Paleo Spicy JalapeƱo Margarita
This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes everyone at the table ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first sip. Fresh lime juice, a splash of orange juice, and 100% agave blanco tequila form the backbone, while a homemade jalapeƱo honey syrup brings a slow, satisfying heat that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. Making that syrup is easier than it sounds ā just a few minutes on the stovetop with honey, water, and sliced jalapeƱo, and you've got something genuinely special. You control the fire by leaving the seeds in for a bold kick or pulling them out for a gentler warmth, which makes this endlessly customizable for your crowd. The flaky sea salt rim adds a briny contrast that ties every sip together beautifully. It's naturally free of refined sugars and anything processed, leaning on whole, real ingredients from start to finish ā exactly the kind of cocktail that fits a clean-eating lifestyle without feeling like a compromise. Shake it hard, pour it over fresh ice, and don't skip the garnish.
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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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