Jalapeno Passion Margarita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ounce jalapeno syrup (recipe below)
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
sugar (for the rim of a cocktail glass~optional) or salt (for the rim of a cocktail glass~optional)
Jalapeno Syrup
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds if want less spicy)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

Preparation

Jalapeno Syrup: Make in advance. In a small pan, combine the jalapeno, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Strain the syrup. Cool in refrigerator about 15 minutes.
For the drink: Rim glass with sugar or salt, if desired. Mix remaining ingredients together with ice; shake and strain.