Jalapeño mezcal margarita
- Published: 16 Jun 23
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
Are you partial to a margarita? This is the best version of the cocktail we’ve come across. Mezcal (tequila’s smoky cousin) and lime are offset by a cleverly simple jalapeño syrup to create a perfectly balanced cocktail with a fiery finish.
Entertaining a crowd? Make a pitcher of classic margarita.
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Serves 1 -
Hands-on time 15 min
Nutrition
- Calories
- 224kcals
- Fat
- 0g fat (0g saturated)
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g (12g sugars)
- Fibre
- 0g
- Salt
- trace
delicious. tips
Don’t waste it: The candied jalapeños make a great topping for tacos or nachos – the perfect snack alongside your margarita. They’ll keep in the fridge for 3 months.
Easy swaps: Mezcal gives a wonderfully smoky flavour which works well with the jalepeños, but you can switch it with tequila if you prefer a more classic margarita.
Tajin is a Mexican spice blend of chilli, lime and salt, often used to sprinkle over fresh melon or pineapple. You can find it online or in specialist shops.