- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz agave nectar
- 2 thin jalapeño slices
- Coarse salt for rim
- Lime wheel for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Club soda (optional)
Nutrition (per serving)
Heat Level
Medium spice - adjust jalapeño amount to taste
- 1
Rim glass with coarse salt by running lime wedge around edge and dipping in salt
- 2
Muddle jalapeño slices gently in shaker to release oils
- 3
Add fresh lime juice and agave nectar to shaker
- 4
Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
- 5
Double strain into salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice
- 6
Garnish with lime wheel and jalapeño slice
- 7
Optional: Top with splash of club soda for extra fizz
Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat, keep them for more spice
Use fresh lime juice only - bottled juice won't give the same bright flavor
Agave nectar dissolves better than honey in cold drinks
Double strain to remove jalapeño pulp for a smooth drink
Taste test the jalapeño first - heat levels vary significantly
Chill the glass beforehand for best results
