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Spicy Margarita Recipe (Jalapeno Margarita)

This Spicy Margarita Recipe made with jalapenos is a cult classic in our home! Sweet, salty, sour, refreshing, with a lovely spicy kick, this cocktail is what celebratory moments are meant for! A super adaptable recipe too. EASY - This is a super easy cocktail to make. I even provide instructions on how to make this spicy margarita without the spicy simple syrup. This recipe makes 1 drink. It can easily be scaled up for multiple drinks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 fl oz tequila reposado or blanco (reduce to 2 fl oz if using cointreau or triple sec)
  • 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 fl oz Cointreau or triple sec (optional)
  • 1 - 2 fl oz spicy simple syrup made with green or red jalapeno (see recipe notes)
  • 1 - 2 lices fresh jalapeno optional
  • ice for mixing and serving
  • Tajin for the rim substitute with lime salt or regular salt
  • Lime wedges or lime slices (to garnish)
  • pickled jalapeno optional (to garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Take a slice or a wedge of lime and rub it along the rim of your cocktail glass. You can either use a rocks glass or a margarita glass.
  2. Place the tajin (or lime salt or regular kosher / sea salt) in a small plate or saucer. Brush the rim of your cocktail glass in the salt to cover it with the salt.
  3. In a cocktail mixing glass, pour the lime juice, and add the jalapeno slices (if using). Muddle to release the flavors from the jalapeno slices.
  4. Add the tequila, cointreau (if using), and 1 fl oz of the simple syrup.
  5. Add a generous amount of ice and shake or stir to mix the cocktail. Taste and add more simple syrup to taste. Stir to mix again.
  6. Add crushed ice or cubed ice in the salt rimmed cocktail glass (optional). Strain the spicy margarita into the cocktail glass.
  7. Garnish with a wedge of lime and pickled jalapeno, and serve.

Notes

  • You can use green jalapeno simple syrup or red jalapeno simple syrup. You can also substitute other types of chili peppers to make this syrup (as per notes in that recipe).
  • I find that the green chili simple syrup pairs very well with blanco tequila, and the red chili simple syrup pairs well with the reposado tequila. But you can pair them any way you like!
  • ½ jalapeno, sliced
  • ½ jalapeno, sliced
  • ½
  • ½ serrano pepper, or 1 Thai green chili (for added spice)
  • ½ serrano pepper, or 1 Thai green chili (for added spice)
  • ½
  • 1 tbsp white sugar, or agave (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp white sugar, or agave (to taste)
  • 1
  • 3 fl oz tequila, reposado or blanco (reduce to 2 fl oz if using cointreau or triple sec)
  • 3 fl oz tequila, reposado or blanco (reduce to 2 fl oz if using cointreau or triple sec)
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2
  • 1 fl oz cointreau or triple sec (optional)
  • 1 fl oz cointreau or triple sec (optional)
  • 1
  • Place the jalapeno and serrano pepper and sugar in the cocktail mixer. Muddle to crush the green chili and release the flavors and heat from the seeds.Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with a generous amount of ice.Add more agave or regular simple syrup to taste.Strain into a serving glass, and serve.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 31IU 1%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.