Description

All the festive, tangy flavor of a spicy margarita without the tequila or the sugar. Ready in minutes and perfect for happy hour.

Ingredients

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup

4 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons allulose (or monk fruit/erythritol blend like Lakanto)
1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds in

For the Mocktail

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon jalapeño simple syrup
3/4 cup sparkling water (plain or lime flavored like Spindrift)
1 tablespoon chile lime seasoning for the rim (Tajín or Siete Chile Lime Seasoning)
Lime wheel and fresh jalapeño slice to garnish

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Instructions

Make the jalapeño simple syrup. Combine water and sweetener in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until fully dissolved and the mixture goes clear, about 2 to 3 minutes. No need to boil. Remove from heat, add the sliced jalapeño, and steep for 15 minutes. If you want more heat, steep another 5 minutes. Strain and cool completely. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Rim the glass. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip into chile lime seasoning to coat. Set aside.
Build the drink. Fill the glass with ice. Add lime juice, orange juice, and jalapeño simple syrup. Stir gently to combine.
Top and garnish. Pour sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass to help maintain the bubbles. Garnish with a lime wheel and jalapeño slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

If using a monk fruit/erythritol blend, your syrup may crystallize when chilled. Simply warm it gently on the stove to dissolve before using. For a crystal-free syrup that stays smooth in the fridge, allulose / monkfruit is the better choice.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 22
Sugar: 2.3 g
Sodium: 2326.8 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 6.7 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg