Lightlycrushed mintalso offers a cooling effect, while the sweetness from agave balances and enhances all the flavors.

Its an invigorating drink youll want to make your signature cocktail.

Serve with chips and salsa, queso fundido, or an array of tacos.

SweetHeat-mint-jalapeno-margarita

Photo:GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING BY EMILY NABORS HALL, PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Ingredients

Granulated sugar

1lime wedge, plus more for garnish

Ice

1cup (8 oz.

Fill prepared glasses with ice.

Strain drink through a fine mesh strainer into glasses.

Garnish with additional lime wedges, jalapeno slices, andmint.

Strain out the jalapeno, and store the cocktail in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.