It's the weekend. Shut off those computers. Put on some flip flops and whip up a batch of these Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas and a bowl of the most epic guacamole for the weekend.
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Why I love this recipe
It's pretty much a rule in our fam that when the weather hits 95+ degrees, I'm bringing out the margs. I'm bringing back one of my favorite recipes from the old blog days because it deserves to be front and center this weekend!
This Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas came to be almost 11 YEARS AGO at our wedding. Our caterers and bartenders worked with us to craft a few specialty cocktails for our guests and this margarita was hands down the crowd fav. So much so that we ran out of tequila before happy hour was even over and had to go get some more from the market before dinner! I should note that we also did a pre-ceremony happy hour so a lot of cocktails were handed out before the actual dinner!! Clearly we've got a tequila loving crowd.
These are sweet from the strawberries, a little spicy from the jalapeño and the perfect refreshing cocktail after a long week!! (Psst! If you love this recipe, you have to try my refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade!) The recipe below serves 2, but you can easily batch these up and make them ahead of time if serving a crowd. Just make sure to give the mixture a stir before pouring so you ensure the alcohol is evenly combined!
Ingredients
- Ripe Strawberries
- Jalapeño
- Limes, juiced
- Agave Nectar
- Blanco Tequila
- Sparkling Water
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see the recipe card below
How to make Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas
- Combine the strawberries and jalapeño pepper in a small blender and blend until smooth. Strain if you prefer but I’m lazy and usually don't bother. Pour the contents of the blender in a shaker.
- Add the lime juice, agave nectar and tequila and a handful of ice. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake for 30-60 seconds to mix and chill the margarita
- Strain the juice out and serve the Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas over ice with a splash of sparkling water
Tips and Tricks
The recipe below makes enough for roughly 2 margaritas, but lets be honest, if you've having friends over, you might want to 4x the Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas recipe!! And the best way to batch this cocktail is in the blender. Blending together those beautiful summer strawberries with jalapeños is quick and easy and then all you have to do is basically add in your tequila. Here's a pro tip: this strawberry jalapeño mixture will freeze beautifully so if you want to make a big batch and then freeze some of the juice in ice cube trays, you can use that all fall/winter long for fresh strawberry margs! You are WELCOME!
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Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, green tops removed
- ½ inch Jalapeño pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 4 ounces silver tequila
- sparkling water to top
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries and jalapeño pepper in a small blender and blend until smooth. Strain if you prefer but I’m lazy and usually don't bother. Pour the contents of the blender in a shaker.
- Add the lime juice, agave nectar and tequila and a handful of ice. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake for 30-60 seconds to mix and chill the margarita
- Strain the juice out and serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water
Gaby - this drink looks absolutely delicious!! I love the salty and sweet combo!
i could definitely kick back with a margarita (or two) right now.. love the jalapeno. so perfect for summer!
OMG I had a strawberry margarita last night at dinner and totally thought of these!! This is weird......
Cheers Gaby!!
They look great! I am planning my wedding now and hmm... these look like a very good idea for a Miami wedding in February! We get strawberries really early in Florida.
Thanks so much for participating in #SoLetsPigOut, Gaby! Kinda wish we got to sip these sassy lil' numbers together in real life. I'll bring the guacamole. xo
You just made my weekend! I have all these ingredients at home already - this is beyond perfect! Is it five o'clock yet?!
strawberries and jalapeños!? i'm in!!! this combo sounds genius!
I have been wanting to try this, it looks wonderful!
OOOOH yah!! Just a little savory spiciness in my cocktails - just how I roll. Love this soo much, can I have two please?
I am with Aida, I need a pitcher all to myself..no glass needed, just a straw. This sounds amazing Gaby I just LOVE spicy and sweet together.
I'll take my own pitcher, thank you very much!
WOO! Spicy and sweet and tangy AND boozy! LOVE IT! So happy to be a part of the #soletspigout potluck with you! (I'm going to make this marg this weekend. Oh yes.)
SO many things to love about this post. Props to your husband for the farmer's market cocktail routine - one of my favorite activities!! Cocktailing is definitely a word and should be used liberally at all times. Thanks for the great recipe Gaby!
I need to put this into my refreshments rotation! 🙂
These look so incredibly refreshing, Gaby! And I love that kick of heat. Happy weekend!