Beat the Heat Cocktail Recipe: Jala at Me

Who says you can’t chill over the summer drinking a cocktail with a kick? Get this Jala at Me cocktail recipe below and add a little spice to your summer.

Ingredients

1 oz. tequila
1 cup grapefruit juice
2 dashes of jalapeño-infused simple syrup (see recipe below)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
grapefruit slices to garnish

Make the Simple Syrup

1. Bring one cup of water to a boil.
2. Add two cups of sugar.
3. Stir until sugar has dissolved and a syrup-y consistency is achieved.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. While the syrup cools, cut a jalapeño pepper into slices.
6. Transfer the simple syrup into a sealable container and add the jalapeño slices.
7. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Steps

1. Add one cup of ice into a blender.
2. Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice, and blend until smooth.
3. Pour blended mixture into a large margarita glass and garnish with a large slice of grapefruit and a slice of jalapeño.
4. Enjoy!