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Jalapeño Blueberry Margarita

This bold and vibrant margarita strikes the perfect balance between sweet and heat. Juicy blueberry syrup adds rich, fruity depth, while jalapeño lime juice brings a just spicy enough. Rounded out with smooth tequila and bright orange notes from Cointreau, it’s a refreshingly unexpected twist on a classic margarita—perfect for summer nights, & cocktail hour.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 1.5 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1 oz blueberry syrup homemade or store bought
  • 1 oz jalapeño lime juice

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add tequila, Cointreau, blueberry syrup, and jalapeño lime juice.
  3. Shake well until chilled, about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh blueberries, or a slice of jalapeño (optional).

Notes

I get the jalapeño lime juice from Trader Joes, but you could also use fresh lime juice and muddle a jalapeño slice.