Spicy Margarita

Grab the tortilla chips, salsa and a Spicy Margarita this summer. This drink is easy to make in a cocktail shaker and is perfect for happy hour, Cinco de Mayo and summer entertaining. It’s the perfect blend of tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave and jalapenos.

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Is it happy hour yet? Because you are going to want to make a batch of these spicy margaritas! A little sweet, a little sour with a kick of heat – this jalapeno margarita is cold, easy to drink, and goes perfectly with chips, salsa, and guacamole. The good news? You don’t have to leave your house – this is a really easy drink to make at home!

This is a delicious summer drink because it’s served ice cold. Serve it with appetizers for happy hour or with your favorite Mexican-style dinners like tacos and enchiladas. Whatever you serve it with I know it will be a hit!

What is a Spicy Margarita?

It’s like a traditional margarita but with a jalapeno twist! Fresh jalapeno slices are added to the shaker so when you shake up the drink they flavor it and give it a spicy kick.

We love to make margaritas during the summer and this spicy one is one of our favorites. So, if you love a little heat you’re going to want to give it try. I have a skinny spicy margarita, too, if you want a lighter version!

Here’s what you need to make it:

• Good quality tequila – The best tequila to use in a margarita is a clear (or silver) one so pick your favorite! Since there’s not a lot of ingredients in the drink a high-quality one is best.
• Triple sec
• Fresh lime juice – Skip the bottled lime juice and squeeze a fresh lime, it will make all the difference.
• Sliced fresh jalapeno
• Agave nectar – You can substitute simple syrup to sweeten the drink instead.

How to Make It!

• Fill the shaker halfway with ice and add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, jalapeno, and agave nectar.
• Secure the lid and shake the shaker for 30 seconds or until the outside is chilled. Strain the drink into cocktail glasses fill with ice and serve!
• We love a margarita served on the rocks and using a cocktail shaker makes the drink ice cold – it’s the perfect summer cocktail!

Serve these Appetizers with Spicy Margaritas!

• Make some dips like pico de gallo, tortilla pinwheels or layered taco dip! They are perfect with the cold drinks.
• We love some crunchy snacks like taco chex mix or ranch pretzels!
• You can’t go wrong with a 7-layer dip or my cheesy corn dip!

More Cocktail Recipes

Want more easy cocktail recipes? Here are some more we love to make:

• If you like margaritas you have to try a Paloma which is another tequila-based drink popular in Mexico!
• An Aperol Spritz is a refreshing summer cocktail that you only need three ingredients to make!
• We love to make Mojitos on a hot summer night – the combination of rum, mint, and lime juice is always a hit!
• A Tequila Sunrise is a really pretty drink that is layered with ingredients to create a beachy, boozy drink that looks like a sunrise in a glass.

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Spicy Margarita

A cocktail with a bit of a kick with a delicious blend of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave and jalapeno slices.

Prep:10 minutes mins

Total:10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 oz. good quality tequila
• ▢ 2 oz. triple sec
• ▢ 1 lime – juiced
• ▢ 6-8 jalapeno slices or more if you want it extra hot
• ▢ 1 Tbsp agave nectar
• ▢ Margarita salt optional
• ▢ limes for salt rim and garnish

Instructions

• Prepare two cocktail glasses by running a lime around the rims and then dipping rim into a margarita salt, set aside.
• In a cocktail mixer, fill halfway with ice and tequila, triple sec, juice from 1 lime, jalapeno slices, and agave nectar.
• Shake for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the outside of the shaker is chilled.
• Strain the drink evenly between the two prepared glasses.
• Top with fresh jalapeno slices and lime.

Tips

• The best tequila to use in a margarita is a clear (or silver) one so pick your favorite! Since there’s not a lot of ingredients in the drink a high-quality one is best.
• Skip the bottled lime juice and squeeze a fresh lime, it will make all the difference.
• You can substitute simple syrup to sweeten the drink instead of agave.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 240kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 23g (8%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 138mg (4%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 19g (21%), Vitamin A: 453IU (9%), Vitamin C: 60mg (73%), Calcium: 16mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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