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Spicy Jalapeno Margarita

A fiery twist on the classic Margarita. Muddled jalapeño slices add a fresh, fruity heat that cuts through the lime and tequila. Start with one slice and adjust up — the seeds hold most of the heat. Blanco tequila keeps the agave character bright beneath the spice.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz agave nectar or simple syrup
  • 2-3 thin jalapeño slices (seeds removed for less heat)
  • Coarse salt and Tajín for rim (optional)
  • Lime wheel and jalapeño slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Muddle 2-3 jalapeño slices in the bottom of a shaker.
  2. 2. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave nectar with ice.
  3. 3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. 4. Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh jalapeño slice.
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