Jalapeño Infused Tequila
Use this recipe to make your own jalapeño infused tequila for your homemade margaritas! It takes less than 24 hours, and you can control the heat to make it as spicy as you like!
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Equipment
- 1 16 ounce canning jar
- 1 pairing knife
- 1 small cutting board
- 1 fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
NOT SPICY Jalapeño Infused Tequila
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 16 ounces blanco tequila 100% agave silver tequila, 2 cups
Instructions
NOT Spicy Jalapeño Infused Tequila
- Remove the stem of the jalapeño and slice it in half.
- Carefully slice the inner pepper ribs and membranes out of the pepper, including the seeds.
- Let the infusion marinate for 8 - 24 hours, depending on the level of flavor you prefer. Since you removed the membranes and seeds, the tequila won't get spicy!
- Strain the jalapeño from the infusion, and use in any margarita recipe you like!
SPICY Jalepeño Infused Tequila
- Remove the stem of the jalapeño and slice it in half.
- Place the whole jalapeño into a 16-ounce canning jar, and fill to the brim with silver tequila.
- Let the infusion marinate for 6 - 24 hours, depending on the level of heat you prefer. Infusing longer than 24 hours will make a tequila infusion that is super spicy.
- Strain the jalapeño from the infusion, and use in any margarita recipe you like!
Notes
Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly using dish detergent (like Dawn soap) after handling peppers, or use disposable gloves. The capsaicin oil in peppers like jalapeños can cause a burning sensation, especially on sensitive skin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.001gFat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 0.03mgIron: 0.03mg
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Keyword: infused liquor, infusion, jalapeño, tequila