Happy Cinco de Mayo Breezles,
Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend? Whether you are hanging at home with a couple friends or you are throwing a full on fiesta, a fun margarita recipe is a must. Below is an easy recipe with a perfect amount of sweet and spice.
How do you like your margarita?
♥, E
Ingredients for two margaritas:
6 oz tequila
4 oz lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 oz sparkling water
2 oz jalapeno syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 jalapeno
Method for jalapeno syrup:
Slice a jalapeno in half
Heat the water and sugar over medium heat until the water is dissolved
Add the sliced jalapeno, bring it to a simmer, turn heat to low and cook on low heat for 15 minutes
Remove from heat and let it steep for 20 minutes
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve and store in the refrigerator until serving
Method for non blended margarita:
Muddle raspberries
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
Add tequila, lime juice, sparkling water and jalapeno syrup
Cover and shake for about 30 seconds
Strain into a glass
Add muddled raspberries and enjoy
Method for blended margarita:
Place tequila, lime juice, raspberries, sparkling water and jalapeno syrup into a blender
Blend until smooth
Add ice, push it to the bottom and blend until smooth
Pour into a glass and enjoy