I don’t know about you, but I could really use a margarita right now.
Or two.
I think it’s safe to say that a margarita is my all-time favorite cocktail. Then again, I really love mojitos – especially coconut ones. Or, anything with champagne. And we can’t forget about my ongoing love affair with extra-dirty martinis. Or sangria.
Still, margaritas are what you pull out when you really want to have a good time. I guess it has something to do with the Patrón?
Tequila = fun.
Add some grapefruit and jalapeno into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a party. Or at least I do, because those are two more of my favorite things. Jalapeno-infused tequila – it sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s not. It’s actually super-easy; all you do is take however much tequila you want to drink, slice up a jalapeno or two, and drop them in. Let them soak in there for at least an hour, and you’re good to go. You won’t believe how much the tequila soaks up the flavor of the peppers – if you like jalapeno, you’re guaranteed to love it.
Jalapeno-Infused Grapefruit Margaritas
Serves 10
2-3 jalapenos, sliced
2 cups good white tequila
3 cups grapefruit juice {fresh-squeezed or my favorite brand}
If you don’t like grapefruit juice, you could probably use any other type of citrus juice here – or even pineapple might be nice. Pour tequila into a pitcher and allow jalapenos to infuse for at least an hour – the longer the better. Then, stir your juice in.
And have some fun.
{Feel skinny while you’re at it: both grapefruit and jalapeno contain properties thought to increase your metabolism. Just sayin’}
Or three. I’m having one of those days.
I love jalapeno. I love margaritas. I think this sounds like my perfect drink.
Plus the feeling skinny part certainly doesn’t hurt.
Let’s make a deal: I’ll try out some jalapenos and you try using bitters.
Oh, my. I’m making this….soon! I love margaritas and jalapenos…the fact that you put both of them together makes me very happy!
YUMMY! I want one!
Try jalapeno watermelon mojitos – AMAZING!
Dangerous and delicious…we served jalapeno margaritas at our NYC wedding (of course I didn’t get to try because my friends were THIRSTY!)
OMG you are brilliant! I can’t wait to do this!
This sounds so yummy! Similar to my lemonade recipe. We have tried spiking it a few times but it didnt work out so well. I will try this! Thanks!
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I just found your blog and love it! And this drink sounds so unique and GOOD! I will have to try this at a summer party. Thank you.
Yes please! These sound so unique and easy to whip up – yum!
OMG, those look incredible. This is totally a Champagne Saturday worthy post!
ok, you’re killing me here. jalapenos and grapefruit? yum and yum! i’m off to go buy some tequila…
p.s. i really enjoy your blog, and you can count me as a subscriber from now on!