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Spicy Texas Spa Water Cocktail

Spicy Texas Spa Water

Spicy Texas spa water is a cocktail that you are going to want to make all summer long. It’s a refreshing drink with a hint of spiciness in the background of each sip. Tequila blanco, fresh sweet pineapple, cilantro, mint, lime, and jalapeno get blended together to create the ultimate cocktail of the season. This Spicy Texas Spa Water cocktail is a patio sipping kind of drink that you will want to make all summer long!

Summertime is the perfect time to experiment with new cocktails and this spicy Texas spa water is a must make this season. Whether you are serving it alongside some tacos or fajitas or just sipping it on a patio to cool off on a warm day, its a unique and flavorful drink that is so good.

Ways to switch up the recipe:

  • Use frozen pineapple and turn it into a frozen daquiri version of this cocktail.

  • Omit the jalapeno for a non-spicy version.

  • Use mango instead of pineapple.

  • Switch up the herbs if you don’t like cilantro and use basil instead.

  • Instead of tequila, use vodka or rum.

This cocktail is so simple to make by just combining all ingredients into a blender and then pouring over ice. The sweet pineapple pairs perfectly with the fresh herbs and bit of heat from the jalapeno and creates a perfectly balanced cocktail. This spicy Texas spa water cocktail pairs perfectly with your favorite fajitas, tacos, or grilled summer meals and it will be a hit with your friends and family.

Cheers friends!

Spicy Texas Spa Water

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Ripe Pineapple

  • 6 Oz. Tequila Blanco

  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves

  • 1/4 Cup Mint Leaves

  • Juice from One Lime

  • 1/2 Jalapeño (seeds in for extra heat, remove for a milder heat)

  • 1 Tbsp. Agave Syrup

Sugared Lime Rim-

  • 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar

  • 1 Tbsp. Lime Zest

Directions:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until well combined.

  • Mix sugar and lime zest together on a plate.

  • Rub a lime wedge around edge of glass and then place into the sugar and lime zest to create a rim.

  • Fill glass with crushed ice and then pour the cocktail over the ice.

  • Garnish with a pineapple leaf, pineapple wedge, extra herbs, and a jalapeno. Serve immediately.

Spicy Texas Spa Water

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