Spicy Margarita Recipe
How many margarita variations have you tried? From mango to strawberry to coconut, this classic cocktail comes in so many flavorful options. The most unique one we’ve come across has got to be the spicy margarita, made with jalapeño peppers.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila (also known as blanco tequila)
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (you can use Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 oz sweetener (or to taste, you can use simple syrup or agave nectar)
- ice cubes
- salt, chili powder, and lime wedges for rimming the class
Instructions
- Salt the rim: Fill a small plate with salt. Rub a piece of lemon slice around the rim of the serving glass and immediately dip into the mixture of salt and chili powder. Set aside.
- Slice the jalapeno: Cut it into thin slices. Then remove the seeds.
- Make the spicy margarita mix: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, syrup and jalapeno slices. Shake for about 20 seconds. Give it a taste and add more syrup or other ingredients if needed.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into the rimmed glass. Garnish with lime wedges and jalapeno slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dip the rim in the salt immediately after rubbing with lemon to help it stick to the glass.
- You can customize the level of sweetness by starting with less syrup and slowly adding more to taste.
- Add more jalapeno for a spicier drink.