Really Good NA Margarita by @pinchofyum

20 min

1 serving

🍋

60 ml

Lime juice

🥤

60 ml

Tonic water

🍬

25 g

Sugar

💧

30 ml

Water

🌿

3 g

Cilantro

🌶️

7 g

Jalapeño

🫙

2 g

Tajin

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

  1. Slice
    • jalapeño pepper
    • cilantro

    Slice half of the jalapeño into chunks and roughly chop the cilantro.

  2. Combine
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • jalapeño pepper

    Combine the granulated sugar and water in the saucepan. Add the jalapeño pepper and cilantro.

  3. Simmer
    • granulated sugar
    • water

    Simmer the mixture until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

  4. Strain
    • jalapeño pepper
    • cilantro

    Strain out the jalapeño pepper and cilantro. Reserve 2 fl oz (60 ml) of the infused simple syrup for the drink.

  5. Mix
    • Tajín seasoning
    • granulated sugar
    • Lime juice

    Mix the Tajín seasoning, salt, and a small pinch of granulated sugar on a small plate. Brush lime juice around the outside rim of the rocks glass.

  6. Dip
    • Tajín seasoning
    • granulated sugar

    Dip the moistened rim into the Tajín mixture. Set the prepared rocks glass upright.

  7. Pour
    • lime juice
    • granulated sugar
    • water

    Pour 2 fl oz (60 ml) lime juice and 2 fl oz (60 ml) jalapeño cilantro simple syrup into the glass. Stir gently.

  8. Top
    • tonic water

    Top the drink with 2 fl oz (60 ml) tonic water. Serve immediately while sparkling.

Really Good NA Margarita by @pinchofyum

20 min

1 serving

🍋

60 ml

Lime juice

🥤

60 ml

Tonic water

🍬

25 g

Sugar

💧

30 ml

Water

🌿

3 g

Cilantro

🌶️

7 g

Jalapeño

🫙

2 g

Tajin

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Slice half of the jalapeño into chunks and roughly chop the cilantro.

    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🌿cilantro
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Combine the granulated sugar and water in the saucepan. Add the jalapeño pepper and cilantro.

    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🌿cilantro
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring cup

  3. Step 3/8

    Simmer the mixture until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🍲saucepan
    🥄bar spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Strain out the jalapeño pepper and cilantro. Reserve 2 fl oz (60 ml) of the infused simple syrup for the drink.

    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🌿cilantro
    🧺fine-mesh strainer
    🥄measuring cup

  5. Step 5/8

    Mix the Tajín seasoning, salt, and a small pinch of granulated sugar on a small plate. Brush lime juice around the outside rim of the rocks glass.

    🧂Tajín seasoning
    🧂salt
    🍬granulated sugar
    🍋lime juice
    🍽️small plate
    🖌️pastry brush
    rocks glass

  6. Step 6/8

    Dip the moistened rim into the Tajín mixture. Set the prepared rocks glass upright.

    🧂Tajín seasoning
    🧂salt
    🍬granulated sugar
    🍽️small plate
    rocks glass

  7. Step 7/8

    Pour 2 fl oz (60 ml) lime juice and 2 fl oz (60 ml) jalapeño cilantro simple syrup into the glass. Stir gently.

    🍋lime juice
    🍬granulated sugar
    💧water
    🌶️jalapeño pepper
    🌿cilantro
    rocks glass
    🥄bar spoon
    🥄measuring cup

  8. Step 8/8

    Top the drink with 2 fl oz (60 ml) tonic water. Serve immediately while sparkling.

    🥤tonic water
    rocks glass
    🥄measuring cup

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Beverages, Herbs, Seasonings

Ingredients

Lime juice, Tonic water, Sugar, Water, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Tajin, Salt

Notes

Lime juice (one of three equal-ish parts of the drink), Tonic water (one of three equal-ish parts of the drink, can substitute plain or flavored sparkling water), Sugar (equal parts sugar and water for the simple syrup), Water (equal parts sugar and water for the simple syrup), Cilantro (chunks, simmered into the syrup then discarded), Jalapeño (chunks, simmered into the syrup then discarded), Tajin (mixed with sugar and salt for the glass rim), Salt (mixed with Tajin and sugar for the glass rim)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Alcohol-Free, Gluten-Free

Calories

85 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 21g, Sugars: 19g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.1g, Fiber: 0.4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, knife, cutting board, fine-mesh strainer, measuring cup, bar spoon, small plate, pastry brush, rocks glass

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Drink

Occasions

Summer, Aperitif, Party, Happy Hour

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@pinchofyum

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, American

Geographic

United States, Minnesota

Various

Aspect

Texture

Sparkling, Light, Syrupy

Flavors

Tart, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Herbal, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Serve the assembled drink immediately for best carbonation.,Do not leave prepared simple syrup at room temperature longer than 2 hours.), fridge : 14 days (Store strained jalapeño cilantro simple syrup in a clean sealed jar.,Refrigerate the finished drink only briefly because tonic water loses carbonation.), freezer : 90 days (Freeze extra strained syrup in an airtight container or ice-cube tray.,Do not freeze the assembled carbonated drink.)