Cocktails (Jalapeno Margarita)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno,seeded and sliced
• 1-1/4 Cups tequila
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp coarse salt
• Ice
• 1/2 Cup lime juice
• 3 Tbsp orange flavored liqueur
• 2 Tsp superfine sugar
• Cilantro,for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 1/2 to 1 sliced seeded jalapeno and 1 1/4 cups tequila in a glass; let stand 1 hour. Rub the rim of 4 short glasses with lime and dip in a mixture of 2 tablespoons each sugar and coarse salt. Fill three-quarters of the way with ice. Combine the jalapeno tequila, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur and 2 teaspoons superfine sugar in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then pour into the glasses. Garnish with cilantro.