Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita Recipe – Sweet & Fiery Summer Cocktail

This Strawberry Jalepeño Margarita is a great summer cocktail with a spicy kick that is perfect for a night on the patio! 

If you enjoy the combination of spicy and sweet cocktails, then this strawberry margarita is one you need to try this weekend. This spicy margarita is the excellent addition to any weekend gathering!

Why We Love Spicy Strawberry Margaritas

There is just something about the combination of sweet and spicy, and it goes so well in this summer cocktail. Using as many fresh ingredients as possible including fresh strawberries, limes and jalapeños, makes for a stunning and mouth-watering flavor profile.

We love to drink this spicy margarita in the summer because the ingredients can be found in your own backyard garden, or they can be purchased at the grocery store at a low price since they are in season.

This jalapeño margarita is also fantastic because there are no processed ingredients (unless you count processing the tequila!). This beverage is low calorie and delicious as well.

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How to Make Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas

In my recipe, I didn’t use any pre-mix liquids—just used the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Because I didn’t use any pre-mix, I saved on sugar content AND saved on my budget. Limes cost me about $.33 per lime. A jug of mix that I wouldn’t use all of because it’s just me drinking? Five dollars. 

• In the bottom of a cocktail shaker (or other glass) muddle three strawberries and jalapeño slices. 
• Rub one sliced lime along the rim of your cocktail or margarita glasses, then dip glass in salt (optional).
• Add ice and liquor to glass or shaker, then slice limes in half and squeeze juice over liquor mixture. 
• Shake mixture, pour over ice in your cocktail or margarita glasses, garnish with a strawberry. Enjoy! 

Serving Spicy Margaritas-Tips & Suggestions

Margaritas are typically served in traditional margarita glasses, however, I used these simple cocktail glasses I purchased through Amazon. 

Also, a margarita just doesn't seem like a margarita without a salted rim. When I first made these margs, I skipped the salt, but alas, I learned my lesson. These taste better with salt, and this is the salt I use. I like that this salt is nice big chunks and with a swipe of lime around the rim of my glass, it really sticks on there. If I'm going back for second (or third, ok fine, maybe a fourth cocktail), I only need to add salt again every other cocktail.

I grilled some chicken and asparagus for dinner to go with this cocktail, but it would pair perfectly with this pulled pork recipe! 

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