Can I add alcohol to this spicy margarita?

Yes. If you want to add in alcohol, use about 1 ½ oz tequila per serving.

Do I have to remove the jalapeño seeds before making the syrup?

No. It is ok to have some seeds in the syrup as you are making it. Just make sure to strain them out along with the jalapeño chunks.

Can I use another type of spicy pepper instead of jalapeños?

Yes. You can make the spicy simple syrup with any type of spicy pepper, such as chilis, habaneros or cayenne peppers. The taste and spiciness level of the syrup may be different depending on the type of pepper, so make sure to adjust the quantity of syrup used as needed.

Spicy Margarita Mocktail - The Littlest Crumb

Description

This spicy margarita mocktail is an easy non alcoholic mocktail recipe with a kick! Simple to make and just as refreshing as a classic margarita. Serve it on the rocks or frozen.

Ingredients

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Jalapeño Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup jalapeños, diced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Spicy Margarita Mocktail:
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 oz jalapeño syrup
- salted rim or tajin rim

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Instructions

Jalapeño Simple Syrup:

Heat the jalapeños, sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir occasionally, and continue to heat for about 5 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the jalapeños. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before making the margarita.

Spicy Margarita Mocktail:

Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your margarita glass. Roll the edge into salt or tajin seasoning, pressing to make it stick.
Add the orange juice, lime juice and jalapeño simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 15 to 20 seconds until the outside is frosted. Strain into your margarita glass filled with fresh ice.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of this jalapeño margarita mocktail as needed. For a spicier drink, add extra spicy syrup. For a sweeter drink, add extra juice or add in some agave syrup.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Mocktail
Calories: 144
Sugar: 29.7g
Sodium: 3mg
Fat: 0.3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36.9g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg