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Charred Jalapeño And Carrot Margarita Cocktail Recipe

This Charred Jalapeño And Carrot Margarita Cocktail Recipe – a combination of carrot juice, orange juice, jalapeno-infused tequila – is like a pressed juice gone rogue and totally worth every bit of effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
restinig time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Vegetarian
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 395 kcal

Equipment

  • Dry Measuring Cups And Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cups
  • Small Saucepan With Lid
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Cocktail Shaker Set
  • Rocks Cocktail Glass

Ingredients
  

For The Cilantro Simple Syrup: 

  • 1 cup unrefined cane sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1/2 ounce)

For The Jalapeño Tequila: 

  • 1 cup 100% agave silver tequila
  • 1 medium jalapeño

For The Margarita Cocktail: 

  • 3 ounces fresh carrot juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces jalapeño-infused tequila
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce cilantro syrup
  • ice
  • salt
  • limes for garnish

Instructions
 

  • For The Cilantro Simple Syrup: Bring the water and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar then remove from heat. Add the cilantro and let steep until the syrup tastes like cilantro, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Once the syrup is a flavorful as you'd like, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and discard the cilantro. Meanwhile, make the jalapeño tequila.
    TIP: The strained simple syrup can be made up to two weeks ahead of time. Store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • For The Jalapeño Tequila: First broil or grill the jalapeños until charred and soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle then cut off the stem and chop the remaining jalapeño. If you want it less spicy, don't include the seeds or white ribs in the jalapeño.
    Let the jalapeño soak in the tequila for at least 1 hour. Depending on the heat level you like, you can either leave the jalapeño in the tequila or strain it off and discard it. 
    TIP: The strained infused tequila can be made up to one month ahead of time. Store at room temperature in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • For The Margarita Cocktail: Combine the carrot juice, tequila, orange juice, Cointreau, lime juice, and cilantro syrup in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Close and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 to 20 shakes. Strain into a rocks glass filled halfway with fresh ice, add a pinch of salt (if using), garnish with a lime, and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 drinkCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8510IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword classic Mexican cocktail, tequila cocktail