How to Make Homemade Jalapeno Tequila - Mom's Dinner (2024)

This recipe for jalapeno infused tequila has the perfect balance of salty tequila flavor, spice from the jalapenos, mixed with a hint of the verdant/herby jalapeno flavor. Not to mention it is unbelievably easy to make! You just need a little time and these two ingredients: 2 Fresh Jalapenos, and your favorite, quality Silver Tequila.

Then you will be making the BEST tequila co*cktails at home that will give you just a hint of tingly spice in the back of your throat. Perfection!!

Jalapeno Tequila is absolutely my new obsession. I love how, in a co*cktail, it gives you just the right amount of tingle and heat in your throat.

In restaurants you can enjoy the best spicy margaritas, or jalapeno palomas. But when it comes to making those drinks at home, it is surprisingly hard to find a good jalapeno infused tequila in the store! So, I got to making my own, and you should too.

Ingredients

It is super simple to make this Infused Jalapeno Tequila, you just need two very specific ingredients;

1. A silver tequila that you love.
2. Fresh jalapenos.

Jalapenos

For this recipe you can choose to use 1 or 2 jalapenos. I actually do not like a TON of spice, I like my spicy drinks to give just a little tingle, not an all out fire.

I use 2 medium sized jalapenos.

If you choose to use just 1 jalapeno you will have just a slight warmth and verdant/herby flavor in your tequila.

Tequila

For this recipe I use Jose Cuervo Especial Blue Agave Tequila or Jose Cuervo Tradicional. However, feel free to use whatever silver or blanco tequila you prefer.

How to Make Jalapeno Infused Tequila

After you learn how to make jalapeno tequila at home you will be wondering why you have been paying $12 for each co*cktail at a restaurant, when you can have an entire bottle for under $20 at home.

1. Pour Tequila Into Larger Bottle

You can pour the tequila into a larger glass bottle that has a lid. Or you can pour a little tequila out of the bottle, making room for the jalapenos.



2. Add Jalapenos

Slice the fresh jalapenos lengthwise, leaving all the seeds and ribs in the jalapeno. Place them in the jar/bottle with the tequila.

3. Steep The Tequila and Jalapeno

Let the mixture sit on the counter, covered, at room temp, for 10-12 hours. I find that is the perfect amount of time to allow some heat and flavor to steep into the tequila.



4. Strain!!

After 10-12 hours it is time to strain the jalapenos and seeds from the tequila. I like to do this with a small strainer that is held over a funnel placed into either the empty tequila bottle or another glass bottle with a lid.

Discard the used jalapenos. However, if you are making co*cktails right away you can slice them for co*cktail garnishes.

Storing Infused Tequila

Store your jalapeno tequila just as you would store normal tequila. I keep mine at room temp in a cabinet. It does not need to be refrigerated and should last up to 6 months.

Drinks to Make with Jalapeno Tequila

Any tequila drink that you want to add a little spice to will work well. Here are some of my faves, and of course there will be more recipes to come!

• Margarita on the Rocks
• Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
• Cucumber Margarita
• Ranch Water
• Blackberry Tequila Smash
• Blueberry Margarita
• Traditional Paloma

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