Jalapeno Passion Margarita

Submitted by gailanng

"A tropical cocktail with some jalapeno kick."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 ounce jalapeno syrup (recipe below)
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce passion fruit juice
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• sugar (for the rim of a cocktail glass~optional) or salt (for the rim of a cocktail glass~optional)

• Jalapeno Syrup

• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds if want less spicy)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Jalapeno Syrup: Make in advance. In a small pan, combine the jalapeno, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Strain the syrup. Cool in refrigerator about 15 minutes.
2. For the drink: Rim glass with sugar or salt, if desired. Mix remaining ingredients together with ice; shake and strain.