Spicy Jalapeno-Infused Margarita

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ice cubes, or as needed
• ounce sjalapeno-infused tequila
• ounce sfreshly squeezed lime juice
• ounce triple sec
• ounce simple syrup
• kosher salt
• wedgelime

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled.
2. Place kosher salt on a plate. Run lime wedge around edge of glass and dip into kosher salt. Strain margarita into the glass.

Tips

To make jalapeno-infused tequila, cut 3 jalapenos into strips, keeping the seeds. Add jalapenos and seeds to a 750 ml bottle of white tequila (such as Patron(R)). Allow jalapenos to infuse tequila at room temperature for a minimum of 16 hours. Strain tequila with a fine mesh strainer into another container. You can pour the infused tequila back into the bottle afterwards. If you deseed the jalapenos it will produce a less spicy tequila but it will still be flavored by the jalapenos. To make your own simple syrup, heat equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.