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Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas for a Crowd
5 from 15 votes

Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas for a Crowd

This recipe makes a large batch of Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas featuring a jalapeño-lime simple syrup balanced with tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. The margaritas are served over ice with chili-lime salted rims and garnished with lime wedges and jalapeño slices, delivering a bright, tangy cocktail with a moderate spicy kick. The syrup is simmered to infuse jalapeño and lime peel flavors before combining with the spirits.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) water
  • 2 jalapeno pepper cut into slices
  • 2 inch long lime peel strips
  • 2 cups (454ml) blanco tequila
  • 2 cups (454ml) lime juice fresh
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (294ml) orange liqueur
  • 1 Tablespoon salt coarse
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • lime for serving, wedges
  • jalapeño for garnish, slices
  • ice for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, jalapeño, and  lime peel. Bring to a rolling simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. Then reduce to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes. 
  3. Once cool, strain syrup into a large measuring cup, through a fine mesh strainer. Discard jalapeño peppers and lime peel. Set syrup aside until needed. 
  4. In a large pitcher combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. Then pour in the simple syrup and stir well to combined. Add a few slices of jalapeño into the pitcher if desired. 
  5. To salt the rim, combine the salt and chili powder in a shallow dish. Run the edge of a lime around a glass, then dip the glass into the chili salt combination. Repeat with all glasses. 
  6. Fill glasses with ice, then pour margarita mix on top. Garish with a lime wedge and a few jalapeño slices, and serve at once!