Spicy Margarita

Looking to incorporate a little more spice in your life? Add this spicy margarita to your drink menu! Made with a homemade jalapeno simple syrup, fresh lime, orange, and more! Run the rim of your glass with lime and dip into tajin for more kick!

Course cocktails

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cocktails, margarita, spicy margaritas

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 412kcal

Ingredients

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

2 jalapeno's- thinly sliced with seeds
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Spicy Margarita:

2 ounces fresh lime juice
3 ounces jalapeno simple syrup
2 ounces tequila
3 ounces fresh orange juice
Ice

Optional Garnishes:

Tajin for the rim
Sliced jalapenos
Lime wedge
sugar/salt for the rim

Instructions

Make the jalapeno simple syrup

Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until sugar has dissolved. Cover and allow to cool completely. If desired, strain out jalapeno slices when storing.

Prepare your glasses

Drag a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the tajin, salt, or sugar.

Make your margarita

Combine all your margarita ingredients in your cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into your ice filled glass and enjoy!

Notes

How many servings does the jalapeno simple syrup make?

- This syrup recipe will make enough for 3-4 margaritas depending on how

much syrup someone prefers.

Can I make this margarita more or less spicy?

- Yes. To make it less spicy do not add the seeds of the jalapenos. To make it

more spicy add more jalapenos and make sure to keep the seeds!

How do I store the syrup?

- You can store it in a carafe or enclosed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Are there any substitutions I can make?

- Yes. You can use your preferred spicy pepper. Such as serrano or fresno.

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