Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita
I love the combo of sweet and heat
There is something about mixing tequila with a little muddled fruit, lime juice and a jalapeno that makes for the perfect drink.
When my friend Stephanie, known on Instagram as Contained_Creations, invited me to start a new live series with her, I jumped at the chance.
We decided the first holiday to tackle is Cinco de Mayo!
She created a beautiful dish garden with plants inspired by Mexico. The colors and textures gave the feel of the Mexican landscape and would absolutely set the tone for a Cinco de Mayo party.
She requested a spicy margarita so I created a Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita. I dressed the glass with Spicy Margarita Salt from Red Clay Hot Sauce (you can use the code BONVIVANT for 15% off).
I also made my Rosemary Guacamole to pair with it. Talk about a killer combo!
The recipe is simple and refreshing. I hope you will make it by the pitcher for your next fiesta!
Cheers.
Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita
A spicy yet refreshing margarita.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces good blanco tequila
- 1/2 ounce blue agave syrup
- 4 blackberries
- 1 jalapeño slice without seeds
- 1 lime, cut in half
- Topo Chico
- Margarita Salt for dressing, I use Red Clay Hot Sauce brand
- blackberries and lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- If you want to dress it with salt, rub the lime on the outside and dip into the salt.
- Muddle together blackberries, jalapeño, the juice of one lime and the lime halves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add tequila, agave, a few ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Strain into glass filled with ice.
- Top with a float of Topo Chico
- Garnish with several blackberries and a lime slice.
Notes
You can make it by the pitcher by mulitplying by the number of servings you want.
