This Spicy Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita is a perfect summer cocktail with fresh or frozen strawberries, jalapeno, and tequila. It’s a surprising mix of refreshing and spicy flavors (it’s only mildly spicy) that just might become your new favorite mixed drink.
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Margaritas are the most popular cocktail in America. So if you serve this at your summer celebration, it’s almost guaranteed to be a hit. Now you know what to serve at your Cinco de Mayo celebration and cookouts.
Looking for other Margarita recipes? Check out our classic margarita, it’s perfectly balanced and more universally loved (and my personal favorite), and our strawberry margarita.
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Why You’ll Love Our Spicy Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
- You’ll love how low effort this recipe is with just 6 ingredients but the flavor is out of this world. If you’re not used to making cocktails at home this is a great introduction.
- It’s sweet and fruity with just a hint of heat. So good!
- If you’ve got the creamy avocado dip, chips, and your main course, these strawberry jalapeno margaritas are just what you need to complete the menu for Cinco de Mayo or other summer parties.
Ingredients
- Strawberries – fresh or frozen.
- Tequila Blanco
- Triple Sec
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Jalapeno
- Ice – for serving
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make a Spicy Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
Run a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them in salt. Set aside.
Blend the strawberries, jalapeno, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
Add the strawberry mixture to a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds.
Fill glasses with ice and pour the margarita over the top. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Top Tips
To keep the heat level on the mild side, remove the seeds and ribs. You can add some to increase the heat.
Frozen strawberries are a great alternative to fresh. They are picked at peak ripeness and often less expensive.
Other Summer Cocktails You May Like
FAQ
Yes, you can omit the alcohol and replace it with sparkling water or club soda. This is how you make margarita mocktails. Perfect way to include nondrinkers in the fun.
I always strain drinks like this one because I prefer smoother cocktails without seeds or pulp.
I highly recommend it. Salt elevates and balances the sweetness of the drink while also making it more fun.
Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Strawberries Hulled
- ⅓ Cup Tequila Blanco
- 2 Tbsp Triple Sec
- ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp Simple Syrup
- ⅓ Jalapeno Seeds removed for less heat
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them in salt. Set aside.
- Blend the strawberries, jalapeno, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the strawberry mixture to a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the margarita over the top. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Taste and adjust, add more lime for bite, more syrup for sweetness, or more jalapeño for extra kick.
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