The Story Behind The Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
Embrace your fall feelings with a citrus-forward, spicy Margarita. Tequila and blood oranges star in this recipe and get a kick from homemade jalapeño syrup. Sub in mezcal if you are feeling extra piquant.
Jalapeño Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
Jalapeño Syrup Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Simmer until sugar dissolves and then remove from heat.
- Once cool, strain into a fresh container and store, covered, in the refrigerator.
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