Spicy Apple Mint Margarita

This margarita is a tantalizing blend of spicy jalapeño, crisp green apples, and refreshing mint, creating a cocktail that will awaken your taste buds. The combination of heat and sweetness makes this drink a must-try for adventurous cocktail enthusiasts.

Spicy Apple Mint Margarita

A spicy and refreshing margarita with jalapeño, green apples, and mint.

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Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 slices of jalapeño
  • 4 ounces of chopped green apples
  • 2 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 fresh basil leaves
  • 3 ounces of fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons of organic simple syrup*
  • 2 ounces of tequila blanco (silver)

Instructions

  1. To make the syrup: Boil 1 cup of organic cane sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let the simple syrup cool.
  2. Muddle the jalapeño, apples, mint, and basil in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add the lime juice, syrup, and tequila to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.