National Margarita Day 2013 Today

Today, February 22, 2013 is National Margarita Day.  To celebrate the day, why not try the Roasted Jalapeno Margarita recipe!

It is so easy to make.

Ingredients

1 jalapeno
Ice
3 ounces Homemade Sour Mix, recipe follows
2 ounces tequila reposado
1 lime, cut into wedges and wheels
Salt, for the rim if desired

Directions

Over a hot grill, toast the jalapeno until lightly blistered on the outside and fragrant. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick wheels.

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 slices roasted jalapeno, ice and the Homemade Sour Mix. Muddle, then add the tequila and the juice of 1 lime wedge. Shake. Rim a margarita glass with the wedge of a lime and salt, if using. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Homemade Sour Mix:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh lime juice

Combine the sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and cool. Add the lemon and lime juice. Chill until ready to use. Yield: 3 1/2 cups.