*To make syrup: Bring 1 cup organic cane sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let simple syrup cool.
To make margarita: Muddle jalapeño, apples, mint and basil in a cocktail shaker. Add the lime juice, syrup and tequila. Fill shaker with ice, shake about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with jalapeño slice.