Margaritas taste of fun times, warm sunshine, and few worries. This spicy margarita is based on my master Skinny Margarita recipe. It has become a signature drink for many of you and led to an array of thirst-quenching spinoffs, from Peach Margaritas, to Blackberry Margaritas, to Grapefruit Margaritas.
Spicing up a margarita is as easy as adding 1 to 2 thin slices of jalapeño to the shaker with the other ingredients.While you can make a spicy marg by infusing tequila with jalapeño slices, this process takes time and planning, neither of which I usually have when a margarita craving strikes.
Instead, try this easy, skinny jalapeño margarita for a spicy margarita in whatever quantity you need, anytime you need it. And yes, “need” and “margarita” absolutely belong in the same sentence. This jalapeño margarita has brightness and bite, a refreshing hit of citrus, subtle smoothness of spirits, all with a slight kiss of fire.
How to Make a Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Forget spicy margarita mix! All we need to make our own margaritas at home, including this spicy margarita, are a few fresh ingredients. Once you start sipping, it’s hard to stop!
The Ingredients
Tequila. Country songs have been written about it for a reason. Tequila helps the margarita taste refreshing and crisp. Use blanco (silver) tequila for a mild flavor, reposada (rested) for a stronger flavor, and anjeo (aged) for the strongest flavor.
Lime Juice. USE FRESH! Bottled lime juice will give you a stale-tasting marg. Orange Juice. A special addition that adds bright, citrusy flavor. Agave. A touch of sweetness to balance the spicy and smooth out the tequila. I prefer my margaritas on the tart/less sweet side, so if you like your sweeter, feel free to add a little more.Jalapeño. The secret to this margarita’s signature spice. It gives the drink the kick it needs without requiring you to call the fire department after every sip. Salt + Lime Wedge. Salting the rims creates a beautiful (and tasty!) presentation. If you’d like to serve your margaritas with salted rims, make sure to use kosher salt, sea salt, or margarita salt. Do NOT use table salt, as it will taste too salty and slightly metallic.
The Directions
Storage Tips
To Store. This drink is best enjoyed right after it is made, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
Cocktail Shaker. This elegant stainless steel cocktail shaker is worthy of a spot on your bar. Jigger. For perfect margarita measurements. Pitcher. Ideal for serving multiple spicy margaritas.
Below, you’ll find spicy margaritas for one, two, or a spicy margarita pitcher for a crowd. Of course, a classic salted rim is classic for a reason. You can’t go wrong.
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