Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas Recipe
These Cilantro-Infused Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas are the ideal drink for any gathering. Crafted with Powell & Mahoney's Spicy Jalapeño Margarita mix and infused with fresh cilantro to amplify those beloved Mexican flavors, they’re sure to impress. If cilantro isn't your thing, you can easily leave it out. Either way, this cocktail is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Powell & Mahoney Spicy Jalapeno Margarita Mix
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped – plus more for garnishing
- salt, for the rim of the glasses
- 6 ounces tequila, such as Jose Cuervo
- 1 cup ice
- 1 lime, sliced for garnishing
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thinly as garnish
Instructions
- Place the margarita mix and cilantro leaves in a large mason jar (or a mixing bowl), cover and let it steep for 2 hours*. Drain and discard the cilantro leaves.
- If you prefer, moisten the rim of your cocktail glasses with some lime and dip them in a plate of salt. Set them aside.
- Place the now “infused” margarita mix in a cocktail shaker along with tequila and ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime, slices of jalapeno pepper, and a few fresh cilantro leaves.
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