Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
This strawberry jalapeno margarita is fresh, fruity, and dangerously easy to make. With homemade strawberry purée, a hit of tequila, and a splash of fizzy Topo Chico, it’s the kind of cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass. The tajín rim gives it that salty-spicy edge that keeps you going back for sip after sip.
Perfect for taco night, girls’ night, or just when you want to feel like you’re on vacation—no blender required.
Before you get started
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor in your purée. You can make the purée in advance and store it in the fridge if you’re batching cocktails for a group. Make sure your glass is rimmed and ready before shaking the drink so you can pour and garnish quickly while it’s still cold.
Topo Chico gives it that perfect sparkle, and a floater of Grand Marnier on top adds a smooth finish.
What You Need To Make This Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
You’ll find exact amounts in the recipe card, but here’s what you’ll need:
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Tequila
- Topo Chico (or any sparkling mineral water)
- Grand Marnier (optional floater)
- Tajín for the rim
- Ice
- Lime wedge and fresh strawberry for garnish
How To Make A Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
1
Start by making the strawberry purée. In a blender, combine the strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 1 oz of tequila, and 1 oz of the strawberry purée. Shake well for 30 to 60 seconds until chilled.
3
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it in tajín to coat. Fill the glass with ice.
4
Pour the shaken margarita into the glass, filling it about halfway. Add 1 oz of Topo Chico for some fizz, then top it off with a splash of Grand Marnier as a floater.
5
Garnish with a slice of lime and a fresh strawberry. Serve immediately.
Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients
Strawberry puree:
- 10-12 Strawberries
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 oz Simple syrup
Shaker
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz strawberry puree
- Add to a shaker with ice and shake for 30-60 seconds
- 1 jalapeno cut and deseeded
- 1 oz Topo Chico
- splash Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Add lime juice to the rim of your glass and press on it a plate with tajin to make a rim
- Add ice to cup
- Pour in liquid half way. Pour in a oz of topo Chico, and a splash of grand marnier as a floater
- Garnish with a lime and strawberry
