Spicy Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Spicy Margarita Cocktail
Garnish & Rim
Method
Spicy Margarita Cocktail
Muddle jalapeño
In a cocktail shaker, add 3 jalapeño slices. Muddle gently 6–8 times to release oils and heat without pulverizing the pepper (reduce to 1–2 muddles if you want very mild spice).
Add liquids
To the shaker with muddled jalapeño, add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice (if using).
Shake with ice
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold.
Double-strain
Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh (or a fine julep strainer), double-strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (or one large ice cube). Double-straining removes jalapeño bits for a smooth cocktail while keeping flavor.
Garnish & Rim
Prepare rim
On a small plate, combine 1 tsp kosher salt and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder. Run the lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip the rim into the spice-salt mixture to coat evenly.
Finish and garnish
Place a thin jalapeño wheel on top of the drink or slide it onto the rim. Optionally add a lime wedge. Serve immediately.