Spicy Margarita
This spicy margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, jalapeño, and freshly squeezed lime juice. A crisp and refreshing cocktail with a kick!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2-3 slices fresh jalapeño, (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 limes, (juiced (about 4 tablespoons))
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce agave syrup ((or simple syrup*))
- Tajín
- Chamoy
- Jalapeño ring
- Lime wheel or wedge
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass by brushing or rimming a cocktail glass with chamoy, then dip this portion of the glass into Tajin to evenly coat it.
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the slices of jalapeño (you can adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your desired level of spiciness) and muddle them to release their juices and oils.
- 3
Add the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sweetener to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid on the shaker, and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- 4
Fill the prepared cocktail glass with ice, then strain the margarita into it, and garnish with a lime wheel and/or jalapeño ring.