8 blackberries (2 skewered on a pick)
10 mint leaves
1 ½ oz reposado tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 of the berries.
Add ice, the mint, tequila, lime juice,and simple syrup; shake well.
Pour into a rocks glass; top with 2 berries.

3 oz reposado tequila
1 ½ oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
1 oz pineapple juice
1 lime, cut into pieces
2 slices of jalapeno (seeds removed)

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeno slices with the lime. Add ice, liquors, and pineapple juice; shake well. Strain into salt-rimmed margarita glass and serve.