Spiked Strawberry Jalapeño Lemonade

Name: Spiked Strawberry Jalapeño Lemonade
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 ounces Strawberry Jalapeño Syrup, recipe follows; 2 ounces blanco tequila; 4 to 6 ounces bottled sparkling lemonade; 1 thinly sliced lemon wheel; 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved; 1 large jalapeño, sliced thin; 1 cup lemon juice; 2/3 cup sugar

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Level: Easy

Total: 50 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

This drink is a little bit fruity, a little bit sweet, pretty spicy and very refreshing. It also has a wonderful color. With all this to recommend it, it’s the perfect drink to serve at a gathering.

Level: Easy

Total: 50 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

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2 ounces Strawberry Jalapeño Syrup, recipe follows

2 ounces blanco tequila

4 to 6 ounces bottled sparkling lemonade

1 thinly sliced lemon wheel

Strawberry Jalapeño Syrup:

1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved

1 large jalapeño, sliced thin

1 cup lemon juice

2/3 cup sugar

Directions

Special equipment:

a hand blender

Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice. Add the Strawberry Jalapeño Syrup and tequila. Stir gently with a spoon. Top with the sparkling lemonade. Garnish the glass with the lemon wheel and enjoy.

Strawberry Jalapeño Syrup:

Yield: 1 quart

Add the strawberries, jalapeño, lemon juice and sugar to a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to help dissolve the sugar. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Puree using a hand blender. Set aside and let cool for 30 minutes.