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Cilantro Jalapeño Margarita

Grilled corn on the cob pieces topped with cheese and cilantro, served with lime wedges and two glasses of a jalapeño-cilantro margarita garnished with cucumber and herbs.

Put a spicy twist on the margarita using homegrown hot peppers and herbs. Jalapeño and cilantro bring delicious balance to this surprising summer cocktail.

Ingredients

  • A few thin slices of jalapeño
  • 1 sprig of fresh cilantro
  • Ice cubes
  • 1½ oz tequila
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • Soda water (to top)
  • Lime slices, extra jalapeño, and cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. In the bottom of a glass, lightly crush a few thinly sliced jalapeños and a sprig of cilantro with the back of a wooden spoon.
  2. Fill the glass with ice and add 1 ½ oz tequila and 2 oz fresh lime juice, then top with soda water.
  3. Stir well and garnish with sliced lime and more jalapeño and cilantro if desired.