Spicy Green Grape Margarita

Makes 2 cocktails

Heat levels can vary widely in jalapeƱos, so always test the heat before adding them to the recipe. If using mild jalapeƱos, you may use 2 chiles in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • TajĆ­n or other chili-lime seasoning, for the rim

  • 2 Ā½ cups green grapes, frozen
  • 3 fl oz tequila blanco
  • 3 fl oz orange liqueur
  • 3 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 jalapeƱo, sliced

  • Frozen green grapes, for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeƱo, for garnish

Directions

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a rock glass and then dip the rim of the glass in the chili-lime seasoning; set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine the grapes, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and jalapeƱos. Blend on high until combined.
  3. Pour the margarita into the chili-limed rimmed glass and garnish with the additional grapes, lime wedge, and a slice of jalapeƱo.

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Spicy Green Grape Margarita

Spicy Green Grape Margarita
Makes 2 cocktails Heat levels can vary widely in jalapeƱos, so always test the heat before adding them to the recipe. If using mild jalapeƱos, you may use 2 chiles in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • TajĆ­n or other chili-lime seasoning, for the rim
  • 2 Ā½ cups green grapes, frozen
  • 3 fl oz tequila blanco
  • 3 fl oz orange liqueur
  • 3 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 jalapeƱo, sliced
  • Frozen green grapes, for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeƱo, for garnish

Directions

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a rock glass and then dip the rim of the glass in the chili-lime seasoning; set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine the grapes, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and jalapeƱos. Blend on high until combined.
  3. Pour the margarita into the chili-limed rimmed glass and garnish with the additional grapes, lime wedge, and a slice of jalapeƱo.

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