Green Chile Margarita
The recipe
Green Chile Margarita
- Prep5 min
- Cook0 min
- Total5 min
- Yield1 cocktail
- Calories220
Easymedium heat
Made with Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen) — grown in the Hatch Valley.
Ingredients
Instructions
- To make the Hatch Green Chile syrup, combine equal parts chopped Roasted Hatch Green Chile and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and let marinate overnight. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Use the squeezed lime peel to wet the rim of your glass, then dip the rim in salt to coat.
- Add fresh lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and Hatch Green Chile syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add a scoop of ice, close the shaker, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the margarita over the top.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh jalapeño slices and enjoy!
Pantry
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Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)
$75.00
Fresh Hatch Green Chile
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$29.99
Regular price
$34.99
Frequently asked questions
How do you make green chile syrup for a margarita?
Combine equal parts chopped Roasted Hatch green chile and sugar in a bowl, stir, cover, and let it marinate overnight. The sugar draws out the chile's smoky, roasted flavor into a syrup. Strain it through a fine-mesh strainer and store in an airtight container in the fridge. A pinch of green chile powder boosts the heat.
What does a green chile margarita taste like?
A green chile margarita tastes bright and tart from fresh lime, smooth and warm from tequila, with a smoky-sweet finish and a gentle building heat from the roasted Hatch green chile syrup. The chile adds depth and a slow warmth rather than sharp spice, balancing the sweetness for a refreshing, complex cocktail.
Can you use green chile powder instead of fresh chile?
Yes — if you don't have fresh roasted chile, stir a pinch of Hatch green chile powder into a simple syrup for a quick, concentrated version. The powder delivers the same smoky depth and heat without the overnight steep. Start small and taste, since powder is more potent than chopped fresh chile.
What tequila is best for a green chile margarita?
A good blanco (silver) tequila is best — its clean, crisp agave flavor lets the smoky green chile and fresh lime shine. Reposado works too if you prefer a slightly oaky, mellow warmth. Avoid heavily aged añejo, which can overpower the bright, smoky balance this margarita is built around.
