Mix together:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature

2 teaspoons minced jalapeno or serrano chiles, seeds and membranes removed

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1/2 medium lime)

2 teaspoons tequila (optional)

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon kosher salt

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