Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBetty'sSpicy Margarita Recipe

Spicy Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Betty's
Time10m
Serves1

Milagro tequila, cointreau, fresh lemon & lime juice, simple syrup & muddled jalapeño

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Jalapeño

    Slice the jalapeño and remove seeds if you prefer less heat. Muddle the jalapeño slices in a shaker.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    Add tequila, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled jalapeño.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño if desired.

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