Jalapeño Tequila Gimlet

Name: Jalapeño Tequila Gimlet
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole jalapeños, stemmed; 2 cups tequila blanco; 1 cup fresh lime juice; ½ cup agave syrup (nectar); Ingredient info: Agave syrup is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

A spicy twist on the classic gimlet featuring charred jalapeños infused in tequila, balanced with fresh lime juice and agave syrup. This cocktail perfectly combines heat, sweetness, and citrus.

6 servings

1 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 whole jalapeños, stemmed
•2 cups tequila blanco
•1 cup fresh lime juice
•½ cup agave syrup (nectar)
•Ingredient info: Agave syrup is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Cooking Instructions

1.
Grill, broil, or roast jalapeños over a gas flame, turning frequently, until soft and charred. Stem and chop chiles.
10 min
2.
Transfer chiles and seeds, if using, to a jar. Add tequila and let sit for 1 hour. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium pitcher; discard solids in sieve. Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and 2 cups ice (to chill and dilute). Let stand, stirring occasionally, until ice is melted. Divide gimlet among chilled glasses.
60 min