Jalapeño Tequila Gimlet
A spicy twist on the classic gimlet featuring charred jalapeños infused in tequila, balanced with fresh lime juice and agave syrup. This cocktail perfectly combines heat, sweetness, and citrus.
6 servings
1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- •2 whole jalapeños, stemmed
- •2 cups tequila blanco
- •1 cup fresh lime juice
- •½ cup agave syrup (nectar)
- •Ingredient info: Agave syrup is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Grill, broil, or roast jalapeños over a gas flame, turning frequently, until soft and charred. Stem and chop chiles.
10 min
- 2.
Transfer chiles and seeds, if using, to a jar. Add tequila and let sit for 1 hour. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium pitcher; discard solids in sieve. Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and 2 cups ice (to chill and dilute). Let stand, stirring occasionally, until ice is melted. Divide gimlet among chilled glasses.
60 min
