Description
A refreshing and spicy twist on the classic margarita, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 oz Agave nectar
- 2–3 Fresh jalapeño slices
- 1 tbsp Tajín or sea salt (for the rim)
- 1 Lime wedge
- Ice
Instructions
- The first thing you taste isn’t the tequila; it’s the rim. Take a lime wedge and run it around the edge of a rocks glass. Flip the glass upside down and press it into a small plate covered in Tajín or salt. Spin it slowly to make sure the coating is thick and even.
- Drop your pepper slices into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. If you want a mild glow, remove the seeds first. If you want a real kick, leave them in.
- Use a muddler to press down firmly and twist. You are looking to release the oils and the juice, not turn the pepper into a puree.
- Add your tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar directly over the smashed peppers. Fill the shaker at least halfway with ice. You want enough mass to chill the liquid instantly without diluting it too much. Seal the top and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds.
- You’ll know you’re done when the outside of the metal shaker feels painfully cold to the touch and a frost starts to form on the surface.
- Fill your prepared, rimmed glass with fresh ice cubes. Do not reuse the ice from the shaker, as it is already starting to melt and will water down your drink.
- Use a Hawthorne strainer to pour the margarita into the glass. If you don’t like bits of pepper or pulp in your drink, you can double-strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. The liquid should be a pale, cloudy green.
Notes
- This margarita is best served immediately after preparation.
- Adjust the number of jalapeño slices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg