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A close up of a Spicy Margarita in a rocks glass, with a Tajin rim and slices of jalapeño on top of the ice and throughout the glass.
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5 from 4 votes

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!
Prep Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Spicy Margarita
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

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.

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