10 Jalapeño Drinks to Spice Up Your Next Party

How gorgeous is this restaurant-worthy cocktail made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, and a jalapeño? Go the extra mile and garnish with a small watermelon wedge. 

The "cucumber adds a freshness that helps to mute the jalapeño's bite," according to recipe creator Dillon McGill. Serve in a salt-rimmed glass garnished with cucumber and jalapeño slices. 

Smoky mezcal, instead of the traditional tequila, blends perfectly into this fun margarita. Make sure to use freshly squeezed orange and lime juices for the best flavor. 

This unique drink starts with a 4-ingredient simple syrup made with celery seed chopped celery. Recipe creator France C says you can use either pickled or fresh jalapeños.

You can't beat a classic. This basic margarita — with agave nectar, triple sec, and lime juice — gets a spicy kick from sliced jalapeños (include the seeds for extra heat). 

"The orange-mint mocktail with the hint of spiciness of jalapeño is the perfect drink to have with your dinner," says recipe creator Priyanka Shah. Add tequila for a boozy twist. 

Here's a classic margarita with a Texas twist. What's the secret ingredient? Sweet and sour mix! A jalapeño-stuffed green olive is the perfect garnish. 

Tequila, elderflower liqueur, jalapeños, strawberries, limeade, and strawberry daiquiri concentrate are blended until smooth. Fresh strawberries can be used in place of the frozen, according to recipe creator Amy.

A jalapeño-infused simple syrup adds spiciness to this recipe, while cucumber-infused water cools it down. This is an alcohol-free drink, but vodka would work well with these ingredients. 

Start your morning off right with this straight-from-the-garden Bloody Mary mix. Just add vodka! This recipe serves a whopping 32 people, so get your canning jars ready.