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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Jalapeño Basil Margarita

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita

    Last Updated November 19, 2020. Originally Posted April 19, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is a break out of taste sensations. Light and refreshing with just enough spice that it’s not overwhelming.
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    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is the perfect refreshing cocktail during warm weather months. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    This article contains material for people 21+.

    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.

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is the perfect refreshing cocktail during warm weather months. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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. 😉

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is the perfect refreshing cocktail during warm weather months. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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!

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is the perfect refreshing cocktail during warm weather months. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita

    Jalapeño Basil Margarita is a break out of taste sensations. Light and refreshing with just enough spice that it’s not overwhelming.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • Salt
    • Water
    • Tequila
    • Triple Sec
    • Lime Juice
    • Agave nectar
    • Basil
    • Jalapeño

    Instructions

    • 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.

    Notes

    If you want you can  garnish with more basil and jalapeño. It's ptional.
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    Filed Under: Drinks

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Denisse | Le Petit Eats

      April 19, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Spicy cocktails are my favorite! Love the addition of basil too!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:39 pm

        Basil gives it that extra specialness. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Mira

      April 19, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      That sounds nice and spicy!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:39 pm

        Sweet and spice and everything nice. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Quinn Caudill

      April 19, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      What a great dink recipe with a nice spicy kick.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:50 pm

        Drink with a kick. Love it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ali

      April 19, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Such a pretty cocktail! This sounds perfect for summer!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:50 pm

        I can almost smell summer.

        Reply
    5. Kate

      April 20, 2017 at 6:26 am

      Whoa! I love both of these things, but I would have never thought to make a drink with them. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:40 pm

        It’s an excellent combo, if I say so myself. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kaitlynn

      April 20, 2017 at 7:06 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:41 pm

        YES! If you’re familiar with spicy food, this is a good intro.

        Reply
    7. MaryAnne

      April 20, 2017 at 9:59 am

      My husband is a Margarita lover, I will surprise him on friday with this one! thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 20, 2017 at 1:50 pm

        He’s going to love you for it. 🙂 Cheers!

        Reply
    8. Katie

      June 13, 2018 at 9:45 am

      How much of each ingredient do you add to make the drink?

      Reply
      • John S

        April 28, 2019 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you! I’m wondering the same. Maybe equal parts of each? Crazy that measurements are neglected!! Even more concerning you’ve not received a response. Good luck.

        Reply
    9. Lisa Marie Atkinson

      August 31, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Can you share measurements?

      Reply

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