Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita

Warm and sunny weather means that it’s time for refreshing cocktails, such as this Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita! It’s the perfect treat for happy hour!

Looking for a “bussin” (that’s Gen Z slang for delicious, per TikTok) margarita recipe for Cinco de Mayo, then you’ve GOT to try this Fresh Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors!

As I’ve gotten older, my love for spicy food has blossomed. I’ve been guilty of adding extra jalapeños to my nachos, pizza, and even my cocktails! I’ve had some pretty good spicy margaritas, but this Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita is definitely number one on my list!

I was inspired to make this cocktail after a family outing to the Strawberry Farm. Let me just say—if you’ve never picked strawberries at a strawberry farm, then you MUST add this to your bucket list! It was so much fun! My kids and I picked 4 buckets of fresh, delicious strawberries! And I managed to snag a few to test out a few new recipes.

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• Simple Strawberry Mint Gin & Tonic
• Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail
• Peachy Blackberry & Thyme Cocktail

How to Make Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas

The recipe was a cinch to make and only required a few simple ingredients. I love to use fresh fruit when making my cocktails because it helps to bring out the flavor and it provides just the right amount of sweetness.

Margarita Supplies:

• Fresh strawberries –I recommend chopping them before muddling them. The smaller size helps to get the most juice out of the strawberries
• Limes
• Jalapenos
• Tequila
• Agave—you can choose to use any kind of sweetener, but I highly recommend using agave because it pairs so well with the other ingredients
• Muddler
• Shaker
• Strainer

Start by adding the chopped strawberries to your shaker, followed by the agave, lime juice, tequila and jalapeños. Be sure to remove the seeds first—unless you want an extremely spicy margarita! Muddle the fruit, and add a few ice cubes and shake.

If you enjoy a sweet AND salty rim around the glass, I like to combine about a tablespoon of salt and sugar for the rim. And for a little extra flair, add some lime zest to the sugar and salt mixture!  

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• Simple Strawberry Mint Gin & Tonic
• Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail
• Peachy Blackberry & Thyme Cocktail

Run a lime wedge around the rim and then dip into the sugar and salt mixture. Add a few ice cubes to the glass. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into the glass. Add fresh strawberries and jalapenos for garnish, if desired.

Now it’s time to sip on your Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita, relax, and enjoy the Cinco de Mayo festivities! Cheers!!

Want more cocktail recipes? Check these out:

• Simple Strawberry Mint Gin & Tonic
• Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail
• Peachy Blackberry & Thyme Cocktail

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Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped strawberries about 5 strawberries
• 4 jalapeño slices seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 3 oz silver tequila
• 1 & ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice

For the rim:

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

• In a shaker, add strawberries, 2 jalapeño slices, agave, tequila, and lime juice. Muddle vigorously until strawberries and jalapeños are mashed. Add ice and shake well for about 10 to 15 seconds.
• For the rim: Combine the salt, sugar, and lime zest on a flat plate. Rub the edge of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the mixture.
• Fill the glass with ice. Using a strainer, pour the drink into the glass. Top with fresh strawberries and the remaining jalapeno slices, for garnish.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Want more cocktail recipes? Check these out:

• Simple Strawberry Mint Gin & Tonic
• Fresh Honey & Thyme Grapefruit Cocktail
• Peachy Blackberry & Thyme Cocktail