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Who here is a spicy lover? (Raises hand). I have a bad addiction to spicy food. We are never without salsa at my house. That and coffee because coffee is the source of life. Most Mexican desserts have a kick to them and are usually only mildly sweet. None of this over-the-top, sugar loading of most US desserts. I’m not a big dessert person for that reason, but I do like my cocktails. After a long day, I like a good adult beverage like this Jalapeño Basil Margarita.
I get called Margarita or Margaret all the time. No, that’s not my name, and neither is Margaret. Maria Magdalena, nice to meet you. In Mexico, if your first name is Maria, you can either go by Maria or your middle name. Most of the time, it’s your middle name. It’s quite frustrating unless you’re hanging out with your friends at a bar and a guy buys you a “margarita” because he thinks it’s your name. Can’t refuse free. 😉
For those of you who are familiar with our friend Basil, he is usually found in Italian cooking. Here we have a happy matchup between Mexico and Italy outside the soccer field. No worries. No fights will break out in the stands, but Jalapeño Basil Margarita is a break out of taste sensations. Light and refreshing with tequila, and it won’t kill ya.
People often associate tequila with doing shots, but in Mexico, we sip it to savor the flavor. None of this One, Two, Three, Floor craziness that our Spring Break Veterans know. Tequila is best served in a mixed drink like this gem. Jalapeño Basil Margarita is the perfect refreshing cocktail during warm weather months. It’s a great one to enjoy next to the grill or while lounging by the pool. Sweet and spice and everything nice. Hope you enjoy!
- Salt
- Water
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Lime Juice
- Agave nectar
- Basil
- Jalapeño
- Pour the lime juice, agave nectar, and basil into a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the basil for 1 minute, bruising the basil leaves, really extracting all the flavor.
- Add tequila, triple sec, jalapeño, and ice.
- Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
- Serve.
- Garnish with more basil and jalapeño.
- Enjoy.
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Denisse | Le Petit Eats says
Spicy cocktails are my favorite! Love the addition of basil too!
Maggie Unzueta says
Basil gives it that extra specialness. 🙂
Mira says
That sounds nice and spicy!
Maggie Unzueta says
Sweet and spice and everything nice. 🙂
Quinn Caudill says
What a great dink recipe with a nice spicy kick.
Maggie Unzueta says
Drink with a kick. Love it! 🙂
Ali says
Such a pretty cocktail! This sounds perfect for summer!
Maggie Unzueta says
I can almost smell summer.
Kate says
Whoa! I love both of these things, but I would have never thought to make a drink with them. Thanks for sharing!
Maggie Unzueta says
It’s an excellent combo, if I say so myself. 🙂
Kaitlynn says
This sounds like a super tasty drink! I really want to try it. I’m trying to adapt my taste buds to spice so why not try it in a drink? Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Maggie Unzueta says
YES! If you’re familiar with spicy food, this is a good intro.
MaryAnne says
My husband is a Margarita lover, I will surprise him on friday with this one! thanks for sharing
Maggie Unzueta says
He’s going to love you for it. 🙂 Cheers!
Katie says
How much of each ingredient do you add to make the drink?
Lisa Marie Atkinson says
Can you share measurements?