spicy margarita

Name: Spicy Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: lime wedge, for rimming; sea salt and/or Tajin, to rim; 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced and seeded, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) agave nectar; 2 ounce(s) blanco (silver) tequila; 1/2 ounce(s) orange liqueur; 1 ounce(s) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 large lime); ice; jalapeño slices, to garnish

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Submitted on Feb 29, 2024

Tequila’s a natural pairing for spicy chili peppers, and the margarita is a drink that could use a bit of heat at times. If you like a little spice in your life, then the Spicy Margarita is a cocktail recipe you’ll want to pursue. Pick up at least a mid-range blanco tequila; for an upgrade, this drink is fabulous with an aged reposado. For the orange liqueur, a brandy-based option like Grand Marnier adds richness, but a top-shelf triple sec like Cointreau is nice as well. Fresh lime juice is simply non-negotiable. Make these by the pitcher for a party or just another afternoon on the porch.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 1 drink(s)

Ingredients

lime wedge, for rimming
sea salt and/or Tajin, to rim
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced and seeded, divided
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 ounces blanco (silver) tequila
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 large lime)
ice
jalapeño slices, to garnish

How To Make spicy margarita

Step 1

To rim the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass or tumbler, then dip or roll it in a small dish of salt or a mixture of salt and Tajin.

Step 2

Gently muddle 2 - 4 jalapeño slices with the agave nectar in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3

Add the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Fill with ice.
Step 4

Shake well. Strain into the rimmed glass over fresh ice.
Step 5

Garnish with extra jalapeño slices.
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