Spicy Margarita Recipe
The spicy margarita recipe offers the ideal balance of tang, sweetness, and heat, making it an exciting choice for summer parties and intimate evenings alike.
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila smooth and clean, ideal for infusions
- 25 ml Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed (avoid bottled juice for best flavour)
- 2-3 Jalapeños with or without seeds depending on desired heat
- 15 ml Agave Syrup can be substituted with clear honey in equal quantity
- 20 ml Triple Sec Cointreau is recommended for a premium citrus note
- 1 tbsp Chilli Salt/Tajín 1 tablespoon to coat the rim of the glass
- 5-6 cubes Ice plus crushed ice for serving
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- Dip the rim into chilli salt or Tajín1 tbsp Chilli Salt/Tajín 1 tablespoon
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 2–3 slices of jalapeño2-3 Jalapeños
- Adjust the number of slices depending on your spice preference
- Add ingredients to the shaker50 ml Tequila, 15 ml Agave Syrup, 20 ml Triple Sec
- Shake for around 15 seconds to blend the flavours and chill the liquid
- Strain into the prepared glass over crushed ice5-6 cubes Ice
- Garnish with a jalapeño slice or lime wheel