Garden Fresh
Cilantro Jalapeño Margarita
Spicy, Herbal, Bold
Bright green margarita with cilantro and jalapeño heat - Mexican herb garden spice.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila blanco
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz Agave nectar
- ½ oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau)
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro leaves (plus sprigs for garnish)
- 3 slices Fresh jalapeño (plus more for garnish)
- For rim Lime salt or Tajín
Instructions
- 1. Rim rocks glass with lime wedge and lime salt or Tajín
- 2. Add cilantro leaves and jalapeño slices to shaker and muddle well
- 3. Add tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, orange liqueur, and ice
- 4. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until bright green
- 5. Double strain into prepared glass over fresh ice
- 6. Garnish with cilantro bouquet and jalapeño wheel
- 7. Add lime wheel
Glassware
Rocks glass with salt rim
Garnish
Fresh cilantro bouquet, jalapeño wheel, lime wheel