Do I have to remove the jalapeño seeds when I’m making the spicy syrup?

No. You can leave in the jalapeño seeds while making the syrup and remove them when you are straining out the jalapeño chunks.

Can I make this a mocktail?

Yes. For a mocktail, leave out the tequila and Cointreau. Reduce the spicy syrup to half or add in an extra couple ounces of mango nectar. You can also try this Spicy Margarita Mocktail for a non-alcoholic spicy margarita recipe.

Mango Jalapeño Margarita - The Littlest Crumb

Name: Mango Jalapeño Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Spicy Jalapeño Syrup: ½ cup jalapeños, diced; ¼ cup water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; Mango Jalapeño Margarita: 4 oz mango nectar; 1 ½ oz tequila; 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed; ½ oz spicy jalapeño syrup; ½ oz Cointreau; tajin seasoning (optional)

Description

This Mango Jalapeño Margarita is a tropical margarita with a spicy jalapeño kick. Made with a homemade jalapeño simple syrup, this drink is the perfect complement to any Mexican dish.

Ingredients

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Spicy Jalapeño Syrup:
- ½ cup jalapeños, diced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Mango Jalapeño Margarita:
- 4 oz mango nectar
- 1 ½ oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ oz spicy jalapeño syrup
- ½ oz Cointreau
- tajin seasoning (optional)

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Instructions

First, make the spicy jalapeño syrup: Heat the jalapenos, water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat the syrup for about 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved. Don’t let the syrup boil.
Remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the jalapeno chunks. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Next, prepare your margarita glass: Run a wedge of lime around the edge of the margarita glass. Gently press the glass into the tajin seasoning, rolling gently to make it stick. Set aside for now.
Finally, make the mango jalapeño margarita: Add the mango nectar, tequila, lime juice, jalapeño syrup and Cointreau to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 20 to 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Strain and pour into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.

Notes

Spiciness Level: Everyone has a different preference for level of spice and the spiciness of the jalapeno syrup can vary depending on the type of the type of jalapeños you use and how long the syrup boils. Adjust the amount of jalapeño syrup you add as needed. For a spicier drink add more syrup, and for a sweeter drink add a dash of regular simple syrup.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cocktail Recipes
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 248
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 8mg
Fat: 0.1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31.9g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg