Spicy Margarita
This Spicy Margarita is super fresh and flavorful, with the perfect amount of heat. Great for adding a little spunk to your happy hour!
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh-squeezed lime juice (from about 1 ½ limes)
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) Reposado or Silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- ½ ounce simple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 ½ ounces (about 3 tablespoons) fresh-squeezed orange juice (from about half an orange)
Instructions
- Add ice to a rocks/short cocktail glass or a margarita glass.
- To a cocktail shaker, add lime juice and 2-3 jalapeño slices. Muddle with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon until broken up.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, simple syrup, orange juice, and ice. Shake for 30 seconds.
- Pour over the ice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Pitcher for 8: Combine 1½ cups fresh lime juice, 1½ cups tequila, 1 cup orange liqueur, ½ cup simple syrup or agave nectar, and 1½ cups fresh orange juice in a large pitcher. Add 2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Remove and discard the jalapeños, then keep the margarita mixture chilled until ready to serve.
To Serve: Rim glasses with Tajin ahead of time. Serve the chilled pitcher with ice, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg