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Lightly sweetened, spicy, tart and refreshing Spicy Jalapeño Margarita is one of my favourite summer cocktails. Served over ice with a Tajin seasoned rim, Cointreau, and Tequila- you can’t go wrong with this classic margarita recipe! It’s so simple to make – be sure to adjust your drink to suit your tastes, and enjoy!
Why You'll Love This Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
- You’ll love this spicy jalapeño margarita for its unique and flavourful twist on the classic cocktail. The spicy kick from the jalapeño pairs perfectly with the tangy lime and tequila, making for a refreshing and delicious drink.
- You can make a pitcher of this drink! Multiply this drink recipe by 8-10 servings and add it to a pitcher!
Ingredients Needed
1/2 Cup Crushed Ice
1 Tablespoon Tajin or Sea Salt
1 Jalapeno
1 Tablespoon Agave
2 oz Tequila
1 oz Cointreau
1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
Lime Slies + Jalapeño Slices, to garnish
How To Make Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
In a glass add the 1/2-3/4 of the jalapeño (in slices) and the agave. Use a muddler to crush the jalapeño and agave together until it has formed a paste and the juices from the jalapeño have been released.
With another glass, spread a lime wedge over the rim of the glass, exposing the juices over the rim. Dip the rim of the glass into a shallow plate of Tajin or sea salt.
Add ice to the Tajin rimmed glass, then add the jalapeño mixture, followed by tequila, cointreau and fresh lime juice to reach the top of the glass. Stir the drink and try it to see if it needs anything extra to your desire.
Garnish the Spicy Jalapeño Margarita with extra lime and jalapeño slices, enjoy & drink responsibly! 🙂
Equipment & Products Needed
14oz Vintage Drinking Glasses
Drink Muddler
Tajin
Notes + Tips for Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
- Cointreau or triple sec work well for this margarita. I used Cointreau but feel free to use any lemon/lime liqueur that you enjoy.
- Make a frozen version of this margarita. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and add 1 cup or more of ice and blend.The margarita will turn out like a slushy like consistency.
- Try your jalapeño before making this drink. Jalapeños can either be spicy or sweet so I recommend trying a small bite of the the jalapeño to see how you like it and adjust how much jalapeño you will add to your drink.
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Ice
- 1 Tablespoon Tajin or Sea Salt
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Tablespoon Agave
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
- Lime Slies + Jalapeño Slices, to garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass add the 1/2-3/4 of the jalapeño (in slices) and the agave. Use a muddler to crush the jalapeño and agave together until it has formed a paste and the juices from the jalapeño have been released.
- With another glass, spread a lime wedge over the rim of the glass, exposing the juices over the rim. Dip the rim of the glass into a shallow plate of Tajin or sea salt.
- Add ice to the Tajin rimmed glass, then add the jalapeño mixture, followed by tequila, cointreau and fresh lime juice to reach the top of the glass. Stir the drink and try it to see if it needs anything extra to your desire.
- Garnish the Spicy Jalapeño Margarita with extra lime and jalapeño slices, enjoy u0026 drink responsibly! 🙂
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