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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails » Spicy Margarita

    Published: Oct 7, 2021 · Modified: Jan 25, 2023 by Marianne Rogerson · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Spicy Margarita

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    Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this Spicy Margarita recipe, a classic margarita with a kick of jalapeno peppers.

    Spicy Margarita in a glass

    We love margaritas in our house! I am always playing around with different flavors - adding fruit such as passion fruit or pineapple, blending with ice for frozen margaritas - or going spicy like this recipe.

    This recipe for spicy margaritas is really just a classic margarita with a fiery twist - freshly sliced jalapeno peppers!

    It's amazing the difference a couple of slices of these chiles makes to the flavor of the margarita.

    How spicy can you drink yours?

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    Ingredients

    This jalapeno margarita recipe uses the following ingredients. For exact quantities, see the recipe at the bottom of the post.

    • Tequila - for the best spicy margarita (or any margarita) you need to use good quality tequila. Most margarita recipes recommend a blanco tequila made from 100% agave, as it is more pure in flavor. If you prefer something a bit more mellow, opt for a reposado, which has been aged in oak. Avoid gold tequila, which has added colors and caramel. Read more here.
    • Cointreau - or other orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.
    • Lime juice - from a freshly squeezed lime.
    • Jalapeno pepper - This needs to be a fresh jalapeno, not out of a jar. I recommend using two or three slices of jalapeno. We use three in our house for a good kick, but I would recommend starting with two and see how you go.
    • Sugar Syrup or Agave Syrup - optional, if you prefer a sweeter margarita. I recommend tasting the cocktail first before adding this, until you work out how you like it.
    • Salt - to salt the rim of the cocktail glass. I prefer coarsely ground salt.
    • Ice cubes - for shaking in the shaker and for serving your margarita 'on the rocks'.

    You will need

    To make a spicy margarita, you will need the following equipment:

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Cocktail Measure - my cocktail shaker comes with a 1-oz measure on top of its lid. You can also use a purpose bought cocktail measure, shot glass or anything of a similar size.
    • Citrus juicer - a proper citrus juicer is the easiest and most efficient way to get lime juice out of limes. I have one like this but one like this also works well for cocktails.
    • Margarita glass - I prefer my margarita served on the rocks and so I use a lowball/Old Fashioned glass. However you could also use a classic Margarita glass like these fun Cactus ones.
    • Shallow plate or bowl - for salting the rim of your margarita glass.

    How to make a Spicy Margarita

    First you need to prepare your glass by salting the rim.

    To do this:

    1. Coarsely grind some salt onto a plate or shallow bowl
    2. Brush the rim of the glass with lime juice (you can use a quarter of lime, or just use the shell of the lime you just squeezed for lime juice).
    3. Dip the rim of the glass into the salt, rotating as you go, until it is fully coated.
    Spicy margarita in a salt rimmed glass

    Now you are ready to make the margarita. Measure the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into the cocktail shaker.

    Next slice the jalapeno pepper into discs and remove the seeds (or don't if you want it spicier). Add two or three discs (depending on how spicy you like it, we usually go with three in our house for a good kick) into the cocktail shaker.

    Half fill the shaker with ice. Now put the lid on and give it a good shake for around 10 seconds. Raise it high above your shoulder as you shake so you look like a pro!

    Close up of a spicy margarita

    Now fill your prepared glass with ice and strain the margarita over the ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a slice of jalapeno pepper.

    A note about cocktail measures

    Most cocktail recipes come with measurements in ounces or ml, some will use shots and others will use parts.

    For reference:

    • 1 oz = 30ml
    • 1 shot = 1.5 fl oz or 45ml

    At the end of the day, cocktails are about getting the proportions correct rather than exact measurements.

    As long as you use the same measuring device for all the ingredients, it shouldn't matter whether you use a proper cocktail measure, a shot glass or even an eggcup! This is why you often see recipes using 'parts' in place of exact measurements.

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    Spicy Margarita in a glass

    Spicy Margarita

    Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this Spicy Margarita recipe, a classic margarita with a kick of jalapeno.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Drinks and Cocktails
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 margarita
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Marianne Rogerson

    Equipment

    • Margarita Glasses
    • Citrus Juicer 
    • Double Jigger
    • Cocktail Shaker

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Tequila see note
    • 1 ounce Cointreau see note
    • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
    • 2-3 slices jalapeno pepper see note
    • ½ ounce sugar syrup or agave syrup optional - see note

    To serve

    • Coarsely ground salt for the rim of the glass
    • Ice cubes
    • Slice lime
    • Slice jalapeno pepper

    Instructions

    • To prepare your margarita glass
    • Coarsely grind some salt onto a plate or shallow bowl
    • Wipe the rim of the glass with lime juice (you can use a quarter of lime, or just use the shell of the lime you just squeezed for lime juice).
    • Dip the rim of the glass into the salt, rotating as you go, until it is fully coated.
    • To make the margarita
    • Measure the Tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
    • Slice the jalapeno pepper into discs and remove the seeds (or don't if you want it spicier). Add two or three discs to the shaker (I recommend starting with two slices).
    • Half fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Tightly secure the lid and give it a good shake for at least 10 seconds.
    • Taste the margarita. Add a further disc of jalapeno if you want it spicier, and/or sugar syrup if you want it sweeter then shake again.
    • Fill your prepared margarita glass with ice cubes and use a cocktail strainer to strain the margarita over the ice.
    • Garnish with a slice of lime and a slice of jalapeno pepper.

    Notes

    1. Go for a good quality tequila. The best tequila is a blanco tequila made from 100% agave, as it is more pure in flavor. If you prefer something a bit more mellow, opt for a reposado, which has been aged in oak. Avoid gold tequila, which has added colors and caramel.
    2. You can substitute Cointreau with another orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.
    3. I recommend tasting the margarita before adding sugar syrup. I prefer it without.
    4. How many slices of jalapeno you use will depend on how spicy you like the margarita. I recommend starting with two and see how you like it. If you prefer it more spicy, you can add more and shake again. We use three slices in our house.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 101521mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g
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