Description
A vibrant twist on a classic, this Spicy Margarita blends smooth tequila, fresh lime, and a kick of jalapeño heat for the perfect summer cocktail. Finished with a Tajin-salted rim and citrus garnish, it’s a bold and refreshing drink that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Whether you’re spicing up Taco Tuesday or shaking cocktails for a crowd, this recipe is endlessly adaptable and irresistibly sippable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- ½ oz agave nectar or simple syrup
- 2–3 slices fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper
- Ice, as needed
- Tajin or chili-salt, for rimming
- Lime wheel or pepper slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim glass with lime wedge and dip into Tajin or chili-salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño with agave nectar.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel or pepper slice and serve immediately.
Notes
For deeper spice, infuse tequila with peppers 1–2 hours ahead.
Adjust sweetener to taste depending on citrus tartness.
Use a fine mesh strainer to remove pepper bits for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180