Spicy Margarita
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~18%
Ingredients
- 2 oztequila blanco60 ml
- ¾ oztriple sec22 ml
- 1 ozfresh lime juice30 ml
- ½ ozagave syrup15 ml
- 2-3jalapeño slices
Instructions
Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice. Shake well and double-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and a Tajín-salt rim. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Remove jalapeño seeds for mild heat, keep them for serious spice. Double-strain to remove all pepper bits. Tajín on the rim adds another layer of heat and citrus.
Balance
The agave syrup rounds out the heat. Start with 2 slices and work up — you can always add more heat but you can't take it away.
History
Variations
Mango Spicy Margarita
Add 1 oz mango purée for a sweet-heat tropical version that's wildly popular.
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Spicy Margarita
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~18%
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- ¾ oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
- 2-3 jalapeño slices
Instructions
Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice. Shake well and double-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and a Tajín-salt rim. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.