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Spicy Margarita

A refreshing and zesty cocktail with a spicy kick, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 8 oz Tequila Silver or Blanco
  • 4 oz Fresh lime juice About 4 limes
  • 2 oz Orange liqueur Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 2 oz Agave syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce Such as Tabasco or your favorite brand
  • 1 tsp Chili powder For rimming the glass
  • 1 tsp Salt For rimming the glass
  • 1 slices Fresh jalapeño For garnish
  • 1 slices Lime For garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Glass
  1. Mix chili powder and salt on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into the chili-salt mixture to coat.
Mix the Cocktail
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and hot sauce. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Serve
  1. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of jalapeño and lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce and jalapeño.

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