Spicy Grapefruit Margarita How-To

Spicy margaritas are perfect for hot summer nights, breezy days at the lake, and fun get-togethers with friends. Make one today and enjoy this twist on a classic margarita with grapefruit, chili powder, and jalapeno as the stars of this cocktail.

Ingredients: 

Juice from 1/2 of a grapefruit 

2 ounces lime juice plus a few lime wedges 

Simple syrup- sugar and water 

2 ounces tequila 

1 jalapeño 

Chili powder 

Salt 

Directions:

1. Add 5-6 slices of jalapeño to the tequila and refrigerate for 4-24 hours (the longer, the stronger) 
2. Make the simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pot on the stove. Stir and bring to a boil. Let cool
3. Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip rim into a mixture of chili powder and salt for a spicy salted rim, then fill with crushed ice 
4. Combine grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and jalapeño-infused tequila into glass. I usually add a few lime wedges and slices of jalapeño into the glass as well and muddle it a bit for added punch 
5. Enjoy!