A shot of jalapeño is a small drink that is made from tequila and jalapeño. Simple, not? The tequila is mixed with the jalapeno and served in a shot glass. You can drink a shot of jalapeño to get the kick of spicy without being overwhelmed by it.

The first thing you need to know about this drink is that it’s not just for spicy food lovers—you can enjoy it no matter what your spice tolerance level is. That’s because jalapeños have both sweet and tart flavors that balance out their intense spiciness. And when you combine those two flavors together with tequila in a shot glass? It’s like having a little piece of Mexico right at home!

Why drink a shot of jalapeño?

Drinking a shot of jalapeño will give you a great buzz without being too strong for your taste buds. It’s also great for mixing with other drinks if you want to add some spice but don’t want to go overboard with it.

Ingredients to Make this Jalapeño Shot

It’s time to spice things up! Here’s how to make a tequila shot with jalapeños.

Ingredients:

• 1 shot of tequila
• 1 slice of jalapeño, cut in half
• salt

How to Prepare this Spicy Shot wiht Jalapeños

One of the most popular tequila shots is the Jalapeño Shot, which requires you to take a shot of tequila and adding a slice of jalapeño. This drink is a great way to spice up any party or event!

To make a jalapeño shot:

1. Take one jalapeño pepper, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and slice it into thin strips.
2. Place the slices on a paper towel and soak them with tequila until they’ve absorbed as much of it as possible.
3. Pour enough tequila into a shot glass to cover the bottom (about 1/8th of an inch).
4. Add one or two slices of soaked jalapeño to the shot glass (depending on how spicy you want your drink).

Some Tips for Preparing the Perfect Shot

• First, you’ll need to select your tequila. A lot of people prefer silver tequila because it has a smoother taste and will mix well with the jalapeño flavor. If you prefer gold, that’s fine too! Just be sure that it’s not too sweet—you want to be able to taste the jalapeño flavor when you take your shot.
• You’ll also need fresh jalapeños. We recommend getting this ingredient at least one day in advance so they have time to marinate in their own juices before you use them in your shots.
• If you don’t have a jalapeño on hand, don’t worry: any hot pepper will do. If you want to take it up a notch, just add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper to give it a little bit more heat.

Jalapeño Tequila Shot Variations

Jalapeño tequila shots are the perfect way to spice up your next tequila shot night. You can make them in a variety of ways, but they basically involve jalapeños, tequila and lime juice. You can also add other ingredients depending on what type of shot you want to make.

We’ve got three different varieties of jalapeño tequila shots:

• Jalapeño tequila shot with salt and lime—perfect for beginners.
• Jalapeño tequila shot with lime, salt, and chili powder—the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
• Jalapeño tequila shot with chili pepper, lime juice, and a dash of salt—if you like it hot, this is the jalapeño tequila shot for you.

How long does it take to infuse tequila with jalapeños?

It can take anywhere from two hours to a full day, depending on how much jalapeño flavor you want in your tequila. It takes longer for the flavor to infuse into the alcohol than it does for the alcohol to infuse into the pepper, so if you want more jalapeño taste in your shot, let it sit longer. But we recommend keeping it at least 24 hours.

High Quality Tequila for this Shot

You’re going to need some high quality tequila for this recipe, so we recommend using Olmeca Altos. It’s a smooth, spicy tequila that has a lot of flavor, but is also balanced so it doesn’t taste too harsh.

This is a great shot to make if you want something that’s got just a little bit of spice but isn’t going to set your mouth on fire. It’s perfect for people who like their drinks with a little kick!