Spicy Margarita
The Spicy Margarita is a spicy sour made with Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Jalapeño. It is shaken and served in a rocks glass, about 20% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 20% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Spicy
Ingredients
- 50mlTequila
- 25mlTriple Sec
- 25mlLime Juice
- 10mlSimple Syrup
- 2-3 slicesJalapeño
How to make it
- Muddle the jalapeño slices in a shaker.
- Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup with ice.
- Shake vigorously until cold.
- Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a jalapeño slice.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Spicy Margarita
Most of a jalapeño's heat is in the white ribs around the seeds, not the flesh. Strip them out for a milder drink, or leave them in for more fire.
Missing something?
- No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
- No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No Jalapeño? Use Red Chili (Adjust to taste)
All swaps for Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Jalapeño
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