5 from 10 votes
Spicy Margarita
The Spicy Margarita features tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño slices balanced with agave nectar for sweetness. Shaken with ice and served in salt-rimmed glasses garnished with fresh jalapeño and lime, it delivers a refreshing cocktail with a spicy kick.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
240 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ounces tequila good quality
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 1 lime juiced
- 6-8 jalapeño or more if you want it extra hot, slices
- 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
- Margarita salt optional
- lime for salt rim and garnish
Instructions
- Prepare two cocktail glasses by running a lime around the rims and then dipping rim into a margarita salt, set aside.
- In a cocktail mixer, fill halfway with ice and tequila, triple sec, juice from 1 lime, jalapeno slices, and agave nectar.
- Shake for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the outside of the shaker is chilled.
- Strain the drink evenly between the two prepared glasses.
- Top with fresh jalapeno slices and lime.
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Notes
- Use a high-quality clear (silver) tequila to achieve the best margarita flavor.
- Freshly squeeze lime juice instead of using bottled lime juice for brighter taste.
- Agave nectar can be substituted with simple syrup to sweeten the drink.
Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
138mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.