Spicy Summer Ale Margarita
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cognac, Jalapeño, Lime Juice, Tequila
Servings: 1
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- ½ ounce cognac
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ jalapeño sliced thinly (extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- 5 cilantro leaves
- 4 ounces Summer Ale
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime slices and jalapeño slices for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, cognac, lime juice, agave syrup, cilantro leaves, and ice.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 20 seconds to chill and blend the ingredients.
Salt the rim of the serving glass by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared serving glass filled with fresh ice.
Top off the cocktail with Summer Ale.
Garnish with additional jalapeño slices and lime slices.
Pro Tips
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeño slices according to your heat tolerance.
- For a stronger cilantro flavor, muddle the cilantro leaves before adding them to the shaker.
- Ensure your glass is properly salted for an enhanced flavor experience.