Chacho Craft Cocktails Spicy Margarita Recipe
Make Chacho Craft Cocktails Spicy Margarita Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Spicy Margarita Mix
Cocktail (per 1 serving)
Method
Spicy Margarita Mix
- 1
Prepare jalapeño
Slice the jalapeño in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes if you want a milder heat; leave some or all for more heat. Reserve one thin slice for garnish and chop the rest roughly (about 2–3 tablespoons chopped).
- 2
Combine ingredients
In a small pitcher or jar, add 1 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tablespoons agave nectar, 2 tablespoons Cointreau, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 3
Infuse with jalapeño
Add the chopped jalapeño to the liquid mixture. Stir well, then taste after 5 minutes. If you want more heat, let the mixture sit at room temperature up to 20–30 minutes, tasting every 5–10 minutes until desired spiciness is reached. For a very mild mix, remove jalapeño after 2–5 minutes.
- 4
Strain and store
Strain the mix through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove seeds and solids. Press solids lightly to extract flavor. Cover and refrigerate. The mix will keep 3–5 days chilled.
Cocktail Assembly
- 5
Prepare the glass
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt or tajín on a shallow plate to coat. Fill the glass with fresh ice (or leave empty if serving up).
- 6
Shake cocktail
In a shaker, add 2 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz spicy margarita mix, and 1 cup ice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 7
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Serve
Serve immediately. Suggest serving with extra lime wedges and an extra jar of jalapeño slices for guests who want to up the heat.