This spicy margarita contains a blend of tequila, triple sec, jalapeno, orange juice and lime juice. A fun cocktail with some kick to it!
In my opinion, you can never have too many margarita drink recipes. I like to serve twists on the classic recipe such as a pomegranate margarita, cranberry margarita and this spicy jalapeno margarita.
Sometimes you want a drink with a sweet and savory flavor, which is where this spicy margarita comes in. It has all the flavors of the traditional version, but with slices of jalapeno!
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Spicy Margarita Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need tequila blanco (silver tequila), triple sec (such as Cointreau), agave syrup, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, salt and jalapeno pepper. You can also garnish the drink with lime slices and more jalapeno.
How Do You Make A Spicy Margarita?
Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, triple sec and jalapeno slices to the shaker. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes. This allows for the heat from the jalapeno to infuse the drink. Add the lime juice, orange juice and agave syrup. Mix together the salt and sugar on a small plate. Dip the rim of a glass in water, then place the rim onto the salt and sugar. Turn the glass upright, and add ice cubes. Shake the margarita, then strain it into the glass. Add some lime and jalapeno for garnish, then serve.
Tips For The Perfect Drink
- Agave syrup is also known as agave nectar, and can be found with other types of sugar in the baking aisle at the grocery store. It adds a touch of sweetness to the drink. If you don’t want to buy agave, you can make your own simple syrup instead.
- The longer the jalapeno sits in the liqueurs, the spicier the drink will be.
- This recipe makes one drink. You can easily scale up the recipe for a larger group by changing the number of servings in the recipe card.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can shake your spicy margarita in a mason jar instead.
Quick Tip
Use freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice for the best flavor.
Recipe FAQs
A spicy margarita contains classic margarita ingredients including lime juice, tequila and triple sec. It also incorporates slices of hot peppers to bring the spice factor.
You can add hot peppers, hot sauce or a spicy liquor to your cocktail to turn up the heat. Here we’re using jalapenos, but other options include using a spicy tequila such as ghost tequila or a hot sauce like Tabasco.
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Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can customize some of the flavors to suit your tastes.
- Juice: Instead of orange juice, try pineapple juice for a tropical twist on this cocktail.
- Rim: Try adding chili lime seasoning such as Tajin to the salt and sugar mix that coats the rim of the glass.
- Peppers: Instead of jalapeno, try using a serrano pepper or red fresno chile. If you want a really spicy drink, use a small amount of fresh habanero pepper.
If you love heat, you’ll adore this spicy margarita. It’s refreshing on a hot day, and the unique flavor makes it fun for parties.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 3 slices jalapeno pepper
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- jalapeno slices and limes for garnish
Instructions
- Place some ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, triple sec and jalapeno to the shaker
- Let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes so the peppers can infuse into the liquor. The longer it sits, the spicier it will be.
- Add the lime juice, orange juice and agave syrup.
- Dip the rim of a glass in water. Place the rim of the glass onto the plate of salt and sugar, and twist to coat. Turn the glass upright.
- Place the sugar and salt on a small plate and stir to combine.
- Add ice to the glass. Seal the cocktail shaker and shake to combine.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass. Garnish with limes and pepper slices, then serve.
Notes
- This recipe calls for a cocktail shaker. If you don’t have one on hand, you can use a mason jar instead.
- The ingredients listed here make one drink. You can easily scale up the ingredients for a larger crowd by changing the serving size on the recipe card.
- Use serrano peppers for an extra spicy drink.
