Spicy Margarita
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(46)
Ingredients
4 servings
- ¼ jalapeño pepper, sliced, plus more slices for garnish
- 1 ounce blanco tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus a lime wedge for the glass rim
- ½ ounce agave nectar, simple syrup, or freshly squeezed orange juice, plus more to taste
- Ice
- Tajín or kosher salt, optional, for the glass rim
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Preparation
Step 1
Prep the rim of the glass (optional): Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with Tajín or kosher salt. Dip the glass into the Tajín or salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice.
Step 2
Muddle the jalapeño in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3
Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake until chilled.
Step 4
Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with jalapeño slices and serve.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Taste and adjust. Whenever you make a cocktail at home, taste and adjust to find a balance of flavors you love. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add an extra drop of simple syrup or agave. For more tartness, squeeze in extra lime. If you want it spicier, add extra jalapeño slices and let it sit and infuse for a few minutes.
If it’s too strong, let the ice begin to melt. If your jalapeño margarita tastes too strong when you first try it, let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature. As the ice melts, it will dilute the drink. If it’s still stiffer than you’d like it to be, top your glass with sparkling water.
