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Spicy Margarita

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

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 8 oz tequila preferably silver
  • 4 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 2 oz jalapeño sliced, adjust for spice level
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup optional, for sweetness
  • salt for rimming the glass optional
  • lime wedges for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cocktail
  1. Rim the glasses with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into salt.
  2. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, sliced jalapeño, and agave syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with lime wedges and additional jalapeño slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your spice preference. You can also muddle the jalapeño in the shaker for a stronger flavor.

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