Sour Green Apple Margarita

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 1 lime wedge
• kosher salt
• 1/2 cup jalapeno simple syrup
• 1 cup sour green apple juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup triple sec or grand marnier
• ice
• Jalapeno Simple Syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
• lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Use the lime wedge to rub around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in the kosher salt. Set aside.

Next make the syrup:

In a small pan, combine the sugar, water and jalapeno and bring to a simmer for a few minutes. Add the contents to the jar of a blender and puree on high until smooth. Put the syrup in the fridge to chill.

Fill the salt rimmed glasses with ice cubes

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, simple syrup, sour green apple juice, lime juice, tequila and grand marnier. Shake vigorously and pour over the ice- garnish with Lime wedges.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes