These Cilantro-Infused Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas are the perfect drink for all your entertaining need. They are made with Powell & Mahoney's Spicy Jalapeno Margarita mix.I infused them with fresh cilantro leaves to enhance the Mexican flavors we all love. However, if you are not a fan of cilantro, feel free to omit it.
Either way, this drink is guaranteed to impress.
12ouncesPowell & Mahoney Spicy Jalapeno Margarita Mixinstructions without the Powell & Mahoney mixer is in the notes below
½cupfresh cilantro leaveschopped – plus more for garnishing
saltfor the rim of the glasses
6ouncestequilasuch as Jose Cuervo
1cupice
1limesliced for garnishing
1jalapeno peppersliced thinly as garnish
Instructions
Place the margarita mix and cilantro leaves in a large mason jar (or a mixing bowl), cover and let it steep for 2 hours*. Drain and discard the cilantro leaves.
If you prefer, moisten the rim of your cocktail glasses with some lime and dip them in a plate of salt. Set them aside.
Place the now “infused” margarita mix in a cocktail shaker along with tequila and ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lime, slices of jalapeno pepper, and a few fresh cilantro leaves.
Notes
If you want the cilantro taste to be more intense you can steep them longer. Or if you are not a fan of cilantro, feel free to omit it.
Alternatively, you can make your own mixer for this Jalapeno Margarita recipe. To do so, mix together 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice along with 1/4 cup honey simple syrup. This would be perfect for 4 servings. To infuse your homemade mixer with jalapeno and cilantro, place the lime juice and simple syrup mixture into a mason jar. Add one small sliced jalapeno (with the seeds) and cilantro leaves. Let is sit for 2 hours or longer if you like it more spicy.
To make simple syrup, heat 1 cup sugar (or honey, agave, or maple syrup) with 1 cup water in a small pan until the sugar completely melts. This will make more simple syrup than you need but you can keep the rest in a jar with a tight lid and keep it in the fridge up to a month.