Jalapeno Margaritas

6 drinks

DRINKS

Ina Garten Make It Ahead (p. 26)

Ingredients

Jalapeno pepper - 1

Limes - 8

Lemons - 2

Honey - 2 tbl

Tequila - 1 12 cups

Triple sec - 1 cup

Prep

Limes - juice to yield 1 cup

Lemons - juice to yield 1/4 cup

Instructions

Pierce the jalapeno pepper in 8 to 10 places with the tip of a sharp, small knife and cut in half lengthwise, leaving the seeds and rib intact. Place the pepper in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, pour in the tequila, cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

Discard the jalapeno and pour the tequila into a pitcher through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add the triple sec, lime juice, lemon juice, honey and pinch of salt and stir. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

When ready to serve, fill 6 margarita glasses with ice and pour over the margarita mixture; or fill a cocktail shaker with ice and some of the mixture, shake virorously for 30 seconds, and pour into glasses. Serve ice cold.