
Jalapeño Cranberry Margarita Recipe

Advanced Mixology
1
15 minutes
30 minutes
This tasty Cranberry Jalapeno Margarita combines homemade cranberry juice, jalapeno simple syrup, and tequila. This cocktail has just the right amount of sweetness from the cranberry juice, spice from jalapeño tequila, and tartness from lime juice. Cheers to the holidays!
Chill Time: 2 hrs

¼ tsp. Anise seed or 2 star anise
1 to 2 Jalapeño pepper, sliced
3 oz. Tequila
Bring water and cranberries to a boil in a large saucepan.
Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer, then put aside the mashed cranberry or save it for another use.
Pour into a heat-resistant bowl or pitcher and place in the refrigerator to cool completely before using.
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sliced jalapenos.
Brush the rim of the glass with lime juice or simple syrup if desired; however, the simple syrup may be a bit spicy, so only use it if you enjoy spiciness.
Fill the glass halfway with ice.
Combine cranberry juice, tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
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