jalapeno

  • Hot Bloody Mary

    Ever a fan of the morning cocktail, Mad Men’s Roger Sterling would have enjoyed this kicking variation of the Bloody Mary. In fact, he probably would have paired it two dozen oysters at lunchtime, assuming he didn’t learn his lesson the first time.… Read more

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    Jalapeño Margarita

    ByDOTW Staff

    Spice up your Margaritas with jalapeño-infused tequila!

    Using a fresh jalapeño from my garden, I made a super-simple infusion that adds a little oomph to the basic Margarita. The spice level is moderate, so if you want a spicier result then add another pepper. Serve it with some chips and salsa, and you’re set.

    Ingredients

    2 oz jalapeño tequila*
    ¾ oz fresh orange juice
    ½ oz fresh lime juice
    1 oz triple sec

    Instructions

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  • Watermelon Jalapeño Slush

    ByDOTW Staff

    My little jalapeño plant has been producing like a champ, so I’ll be sharing a few jalapeño-inspired cocktails. One of my favorite ingredients to mix with jalapeño is watermelon, and this frozen drink is the perfect thing for warm, later-summer afternoons. And this recipe is super easy, so you won’t have to wait long before you’re in sweet and spicy heaven!

    Ingredients
      1 cup watermelon chunks, frozen 2 oz silver tequila 1 jalapeño, sliced 1
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  • Hot Nantucket Night

    Served at Woodward at Ames in Boston, MA

    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
    1 oz agave nectar
    2 fresh cranberries
    1 thin slice jalapeño pepper
    1/2 oz lime juice
    1 jalapeño, garnish 

    Directions:
    Muddle jalapeño and cranberries in a highball glass. Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, agave nectar, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well and strain into rocks glass over ice, muddled jalapeño and cranberries. Garnish with … Read more

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    Tips for Spicing Up Your Margarita

    ByDOTW Staff

    If you love the spice, as I do, why not add a little heat to your Cinco de Mayo margaritas? From easy-peasy to a wee bit involved, here are some ways to spice it up:

      Instead of a plain salt rim, use a combination of kosher salt and cayenne pepper OR kosher salt and chili powder to rim your glass. We have simple instructions on how to rim a glass, if you need a refresher.
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  • Pico de Gallo

    ByDOTW Staff

    Serving chips and salsa along with your margaritas on Cinco de Mayo? Try this simple pico de gallo recipe. It takes no skill and tastes much better than the stuff you can buy in the store. I like it spicy, so I left the seeds in the jalapeños. Remove the seeds for less heat. I also like it a little crunchy, so I included bell peppers. Mix it with some avocado, and you have a … Read more

  • Guac This Way

    This week’s drinks comes to us from the new Food2 series Drinks with Alie & Georgia, a how-to video series featuring out-of-this world concoctions. Their creations include Liquid S’mores, the McNuggetini and, special for this week’s Super Bowl, drinkable guacamole. In “Guac This Way,” Alie and Georgia bring together their favorite Mexican flavors of mezcal, jalapeños, lime juice and avocados in this frosty margarita.

    Courtesy of Food Network.… Read more