5 from 20 votes
Jalapeño Margarita slushies
Jalapeño Margarita slushies blend an infused simple syrup made with sugar, water, citrus juices, and sliced jalapeño into a frozen mix with tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and ice. The syrup brings a mellow heat balanced by citrus sweetness, creating a refreshing, chilled cocktail with a subtle spicy kick. It's a distinctive margarita variation enjoyed ice-cold.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the infused simple syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 lime zest removed and juiced
- ½-1 jalapeño sliced
For the slushies
- 1-1½ cups simple syrup infused
- ½ cup lime juice fresh
- ½-1 cup tequila
- ½ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 4 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- To make the syrup, combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool then strain out the jalapeños.
- Combine the cooled syrup with tequila, lime juice, Cointreau and ice cubes and blend.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
18.2mg
(20%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.