Drinks
Spicy Strawberry Margaritas
A little sweet, a little heat — the perfect party drink.
This is one of my go-to cocktails when I’m hosting dinner parties (like the one you saw on TikTok!). The strawberries make it fresh and fruity, while the jalapeño adds the perfect kick. It’s vibrant, fun, and dangerously sippable. Here’s how I make it:
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- 2–3 slices of fresh jalapeño (add more for extra heat)
- Tajín or chili-lime salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice
- Optional: lime wedge or strawberry for garnish
Bonus Hack: Frozen jalapeño slices (for grating)
How to do it
- Rim your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip into Tajín or chili-lime salt. Set aside.
- Cook the strawberries and jalapeño: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries and jalapeño slices with a splash of water. Let them simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and everything smells amazing. Let cool slightly.
- Strain or muddle: For a smoother cocktail, strain the mixture into a shaker. For more texture and flavor, spoon some directly in and muddle lightly.
- Shake: Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice to the shaker. Shake well until chilled.
- Pour: Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish & serve: Grate the frozen jalapeño over the top for an extra hit of spice. Add a strawberry or lime wedge to the rim and serve immediately.
Notes
- Want it extra spicy? Let the jalapeños cook a little longer or add a few extra slices to the pot.
- This also works beautifully as a frozen margarita — just blend with ice instead of shaking.
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