Spicy Margarita

This spicy margarita is a blend of tequila, triple sec, orange juice, lime juice and jalapenos. A fun and easy cocktail that packs a bit of heat for a sweet and savory flavor.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Resting Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 291kcal

Author Sara Welch

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.

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