Blood orange jalapeno margarita

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Place chile slice in a cocktail shaker and using a muddler or the back of a spoon, pound and crush to release flavor and heat.

Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave simple syrup.

Fill cocktail shaker with ice, cover, and shake thoroughly to combine.

To remove jalapeño seeds, double strain mixture by pouring through the cocktail shaker strainer and a small wire mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Garnish if desired and serve immediately.

*Straining the blood orange juice to remove the pulp creates a more concentrated flavor and a smoother juice.

**To make agave simple syrup, combine equal parts agave nectar and boiling water.

Cool and store in refrigerator until ready to use.