Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno
• Ice
• 3 ounces Homemade Sour Mix, recipe follows
• 2 ounces tequila reposado
• 1 lime, cut into wedges and wheels
• Salt, for the rim if desired
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Over a hot grill, toast the jalapeno until lightly blistered on the outside and fragrant. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick wheels.
3. In a cocktail shaker, add 2 slices roasted jalapeno, ice and the Homemade Sour Mix. Muddle, then add the tequila and the juice of 1 lime wedge. Shake. Rim a margarita glass with the wedge of a lime and salt, if using. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
4. Combine the sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and cool. Add the lemon and lime juice. Chill until ready to use.