Spicy Margarita

Name: Spicy Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: Optional: Lime wedge and kosher salt or Tajin seasoning; Ice cubes; 2 jalapeno pepper slices; 2 ounces blanco tequila; 1 ounce lime juice; 1/2 ounce triple sec; 1/2 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Give the classic margarita a kick of heat with this spicy margarita recipe. All the usual suspects are here, including tequila, lime and Triple Sec. But throw in a bit of jalapeno and you'll be cooking with some spice!

Ingredients

Optional: Lime wedge and kosher salt or Tajin seasoning
Ice cubes
2 jalapeno pepper slices
2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce triple sec
1/2 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup

Directions

If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge and sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice.
In an empty cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeno slices. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec and agave nectar. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. If desired, garnish with additional jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 249 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Add a pinch of heat to your favorite tequila cocktail with this spicy margarita. Muddled jalapeno and a rim of tajin add the spice, while the lime juice and simple syrup keep the refreshing, citrusy flavor. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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