Happy Cinco de Mayo, aka, first day of Margarita season! A very important day in the history of Mexico, taking back control of their land from France. Let’s raise a Margarita to our neighbors to the South. And thank you for this very versatile cocktail. Try the addition of jalapeño and cilantro, I highly recommend it. ¡Salud!
Cilantro-Jalapeño Margarita
Equipment
- Muddler Tool
- Cocktail shaker
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 1.75 oz Tequila
- 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur
- 1 oz Cilantro-Lime Juice
- 0.25 oz Agave Syrup for garnish
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, sliced into 1/8” thick rounds
- Lime Wedge and Salt for rim (or add 2 drops Saline to cocktail)
Instructions
- Muddle 3 Jalapeño Slices in a cocktail shaker
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add Tequila, Orange liqueur, Cilantro-lime juice, Agave Syrup (saline if desired) and shake till well chilled
- If desired, rim rocks or margarita glass with salt
- Strain cocktail into the rocks glass filled with ice
- Garnish cocktail lime wedge and/or cilantro
Cilantro-Lime Juice
Equipment
- Airtight Container
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lime Juice
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro
Instructions
- Blend together Lime Juice and Cilantro
- Strain into airtight container
- Store in refrigerator
Cheers!
