Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 jalapeño pepper, halved
For the Rims:
- 1 lime, halved
- 1 tablespoon smoked sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
For the Margaritas (makes 2):
- Ice
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 oz of the strawberry syrup (or more, to taste)
- ¼ cup gold tequila
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (triple sec or Grand Marnier)
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- 2 thin slices of jalapeño pepper, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
For the Syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for a few minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the berries and jalapeño pepper and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Remove the pepper from the syrup and discard. Pour the remaining mixture into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or container and pour the puree through the strainer into the bowl.
- Cover and chill the syrup until you are ready to use it.
For the Rims:
- Run the halved lime around the edges of two chilled glasses (save the lime for the drinks).
- In a shallow bowl or plate, mix together the salt, sugar, and chili powder. Dip the rims of the glasses into the salt mixture and turn to evenly coat.
For Two Margaritas:
- Add the lime juice, strawberry syrup, tequila, chile powder, and liqueur to a shaker filled with ice. Fill the glasses with ice.
- Shake vigorously for a few seconds to thoroughly mix together the ingredients. Taste and add more of the strawberry syrup, as needed. Divide the mixture between the two glasses and garnish each with a lime wedge, some sliced strawberries, and a jalapeño slice. Serve immediately.