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Home » Cocktail Recipes » Spicy Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe

Spicy Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe

Published: Apr 25, 2018 · Modified: Apr 14, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I thought it was time to share this Jalapeno Thyme Margarita recipe what with my cocktail herb garden growing gangbusters.

Have you planted your own cocktail herb garden yet?

This Jalapeno Thyme Margarita recipe has a fun little twist on a traditional margarita recipe that I am sharing just in time for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Or for your warmer weather cocktail sipping fun.

Herbal Cocktail recipe using fresh thyme and jalapeno peppers for a spicy Jalapeno Thyme Margarita recipe

FYI this Jalapeno Thyme Margarita recipe is meant for readers who are 21+.

Cinco de Mayo Cocktails

All Cinco de Mayo celebrations need a good margarita recipe. This herbal infused cocktail recipe features easy to make homemade thyme simple syrup made from the fresh thyme growing in my Cocktail Herb Garden.

Cocktails using Thyme syrup are amazing. Fresh thyme adds an unexpected earthly flavor to any cocktail.

You can use Lemon thyme (Thymus x citriodus) or German thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to make a simple syrup to flavor your cocktails.

Spicy herbal Jalapeno Margarita recipe made with fresh thyme grown in my cocktail herb garden

Herbal Cocktails

Lemon thyme simple syrup will add a lovely light fresh lemon flavor to your herbal cocktails where German thyme will add an earthy herbal flavor.

Jalapeno Margarita ingredients

How To Make a Jalapeno Thyme Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice (I used fresh key limes from my key lime tree)
  • ½ oz Triple Sec
  • thyme simple syrup (direction below)
  • salt
  • sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 sliced jalapeno pepper
  • lime wedges

Directions

  1. Rim a highball glass by swirling the lip of the glass in a shallow bowl with about an inch of thyme simple syrup.
  2. Immediately dip the syrup covered rim of the glass in a separate shallow bowl of salt. Set the glass aside while mixing the margarita in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full of crushed ice.
  4. Pour the Silver Tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec into the cocktail shaker. Screw on the lid tightly, place the cover on and shake until well chilled.
  5. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Pour the Jalapeno Thyme Margarita into the highball glass.
  6. Garnish with jalapeno slices, lime wedges, and fresh thyme.
  7. Makes one Jalapeno Thyme Margarita.

Spicy Margarita recipe made with jalapeno pepper

Print the Jalapeno Thyme Margarita recipe below.

How To Make Thyme Syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup of fresh thyme leaves and stems

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan place one cup of water and one cup of sugar.
  2. On medium heat bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  3. Put the fresh thyme stems and leaves into the pot and push down with the back of a spoon until the fresh thyme is covered with the liquid.
  4. Steep for one or two hours.
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer that has been lined with a coffee filter to remove the plant material.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  7. Make 1 cup of thyme simple syrup. Will keep for 1 to 2 weeks refrigerated.
Jalapeno Margarita recipe with thyme simple syrup

Helpful Tips for making a spicy Margarita

  • Wear gloves or be very careful when slicing fresh jalapeno peppers.
  • Never rub your eyes after handling hot peppers.
  • If you don't have or can't buy key limes regular limes may be substituted.

Helpful Products for making a Jalapeno Thyme Margarita

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  • highball cocktail glasses
  • Mason Jar cocktail shaker I use
  • bamboo cocktail skewers I used or these bejeweled cocktail skewers
  • The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart for more herbal coktail recipes

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Jalapeno Thyme Margarita in a glass.

Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Spicy Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe made with fresh thyme from my cocktail herb garden and fresh key limes grown on my key lime tree. Herbal cocktails are a delicious way to use fresh herbs you have grown in your own herb garden.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 oz Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice I used fresh key limes from my key lime tree
  • ½ oz Triple Sec
  • thyme simple syrup (direction in notes below)
  • salt for rim
  • sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish
  • 1 sliced jalapeno pepper for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish
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Instructions 

  • Rim a highball glass by swirling the lip of the glass in a shallow bowl with about an inch of thyme simple syrup.
  • Immediately dip the syrup covered rim of the glass in a separate shallow bowl of salt. Set the glass aside while mixing the margarita in a cocktail shaker.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full of crushed ice.
  • Pour the Silver Tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec into the cocktail shaker. Screw on the lid tightly, place the cover on and shake until well chilled.
  • Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Pour the Jalapeno Thyme Margarita into the highball glass.
  • Garnish with jalapeno slices, lime wedges, and fresh thyme.
  • Makes one Jalapeno Thyme Margarita.

Recipe Expert Tips

How To Make Thyme Simple Syrup
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup of fresh thyme leaves and stems
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan place one cup of water and one cup of sugar.
  2. On medium heat bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  3. Put the fresh thyme stems and leaves into the pot and push down with the back of a spoon until the fresh thyme is covered with the liquid.
  4. Steep for one or two hours.
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer that has been lined with a coffee filter to remove the plant material.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  7. Make 1 cup of thyme simple syrup. Will keep for 1 to 2 weeks refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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Want to grow your own Cocktail Herb Garden? Check out the Beginners Guide to Growing a Cocktail Herb Garden.

Beginner Herb Gardening Tips to grow a cocktail herb garden
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  1. Nicole

    May 08, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    This drink looks so pretty with the thyme sprigs and sliced jalapenos. I'm sure this is a fun one for summer parties. Thank you for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      May 09, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you Nicole. This is the perfect poolside cocktail!

      Reply
  2. Erlene

    May 05, 2018 at 1:09 am

    I've never heard of a cocktail herb garden. Sounds like a fun herb garden to plant and use for drinks. I bet this has some kick to it. Thanks for sharing your drink recipe on Merry Monday. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      May 05, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Erlene

      Cocktail gardens are so much fun!

      Reply

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