Cajun Margarita Recipe
tequila infused w / habaneros, lime juice & agave.
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Ingredients
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Infused Tequila
Cocktail
Method
Infuse the Tequila
- 1
- 2
Seal the jar and let it infuse for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature. Taste every few hours to achieve desired spice level.
- 3
Strain the tequila to remove the peppers and store the infused tequila in a clean bottle.
Make the Cajun Margarita
- 4
Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip it in Tajin or chili salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- 5
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of habanero-infused tequila, 1 oz lime juice, and 0.75 oz agave syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- 6
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.