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    Spicy Margarita Made In 1 Minute

    Published: Sep 24, 2022 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 · By: Joseph Duff

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    This Spicy Margarita is a bold, refreshing, and fun cocktail that's ready in minutes. It's got the zing of a classic margarita but with an extra kick of jalapeño spiciness. Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, this lightning quick drink is one you won't soon forget!

    a shot of spicy margarita with ice, garnished with jalapeno slices, a lemon wedge, and salt on the rim

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Spicy Margarite Recipe
      • Ingredients 
        • Ingredient Modifications and Substitutions
      • How To Make Spicy Margaritas
        • Step 1: Prep the Jalapeños
        • Step 2: Mix the Ingredients 
        • Step 3: Salt The Rim
        • Step 4: Serving
      • FAQs About This Spicy Margarita Recipe
        • What is a spicy margarita made of?
        • What does a jalapeno margarita taste like?
        • What is a Miami margarita?
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • More Drink Recipes
    • Spicy Margarita Made In 1 Minute
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Spicy Margarite Recipe

    This easy and delicious spicy margarita recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare with a handful of ingredients - and it's absolutely delicious.

    Seriously, once you try it, you'll be reaching for your second shot in no time!

    I love classic cocktails with a twist, like this espresso martini, and this jalapeño margarita checks all the boxes. It's refreshingly tart and sweet, and it has just the right amount of heat. But, of course, you can easily adjust the spice level if you aren't a big fan of the spiciness.

    It's quickly become one of my favorite cocktail recipes and is an absolute must-have at your next cocktail party or taco night - preferably alongside these addictive birria tacos!

    a shot glass filled with spicy margarita. jalapeno slices and a lemon wedge are floating inside

    Ingredients 

    For this spicy jalapeno margarita recipe, you'll need the same ingredients as a regular margarita, plus some jalapeño slices.

    With that said, if you're a cocktail lover, you probably have all of these in your liquor cabinet already. But, no worries if you don't. These are all pretty easy to find at any grocery and liquor store!

    Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make a spicy margarita:

    • 2 Jalapeño Pepper Slices
    • 2 oz. Tequila
    • 1 oz. Orange Liqueur
    • 1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
    • ½ oz. Agave Syrup
    • 2 cups Ice

    And for the garnish:

    • 1 Lime Wedge
    • 2 Jalapeño slices
    • Salt

    Pretty simple, right?

    And you can use the tequila to make this ranch water, so you can make that too after you have one of these spicy margaritas!

    Ingredient Modifications and Substitutions

    So, fresh jalapenos are definitely the secret to these spicy margaritas. They bring some heat plus a nice grassy flavor that pairs perfectly with the taste of the margarita.

    Just so you know though, if you want to tame the heat - or turn it up - you can adjust the number of jalapeno slices or remove the seeds to take away most of the heat while keeping the flavor.

    As for the tequila, you can use any brand of tequila you like. I do recommend silver tequila (also known as Blanco tequila), which is what I used here it always seems to make the best margaritas.

    With that said, golden tequila will work great for these margaritas too. It'll just taste a little different than the Blanco tequila version I'm making.

    By the way, if you want a lighter drink, you can reduce the amount of tequila by half and your spicy margarita will still be just as delicious.

    Oh, and just so you know, you can use a lot of these ingredients to make these Mexican candy shots too. So you'll definitely want to check that recipe out next if you have some leftover ingredients.

    spicy margarita ingredients and garnishes laid out on the table

    How To Make Spicy Margaritas

    So, this spicy jalapeño margarita recipe makes enough for 1 serving. But you can easily double or triple the ingredients for more shots!

    With that said, be careful not to overfill your cocktail shaker - small shakers can typically only make one shot at a time.

    Anyway, now let's dive right into the steps to make this amazing jalapeño margarita!

    orange liqueur being poured into a shaker

    Step 1: Prep the Jalapeños

    So, if you're starting with whole jalapeños, the first step is to slice them up.

    Then, after those are sliced, you can grab your cocktail shaker and add the jalapeño slices to it. Next, use a muddler to press out the jalapeno juice. You can also use a pestle - or the handle of a wooden spoon - if you don't have a muddler.

    agave syrup being poured into a shaker

    Step 2: Mix the Ingredients 

    Now, to the cocktail shaker with jalapeno juice, pour in the Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.

    Close the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to combine all of the ingredients.

    a shot glass being dipped into a plate of salt to make a salt rim

    Step 3: Salt The Rim

    Now the fun part of making spicy margarita - preparing the margarita glass!

    So, to do that, you'll want to soak the rim of the glass in some freshly squeezed lime juice. Then, fill a small plate with kosher salt, and dip the lime juice soaked rim into it to coat it with a thin layer of salt.

    spicy tequila being poured into a shot glass filled with ice and a lemon wedge

    Step 4: Serving

    Finally, it's time to serve your spicy margarita! Fill the margarita glass with fresh ice and pour the prepared margarita on top of the ice.

    Then, garnish it with a lime wedge and additional jalapeño slices on top to taste.

    Now, serve your delicious drink and enjoy. Cheer!

    spicy margarita with jalapeno slices and salt on the rim. lemon wedges are in the back

    FAQs About This Spicy Margarita Recipe

    What is a spicy margarita made of?

    A spicy margarita is basically a classic margarita made with jalapeño slices for a touch of spiciness and a more refreshing flavor. Normal margaritas use a margarita mix to give them their flavor, but this uses orange liqueur and agave instead.

    What does a jalapeno margarita taste like?

    A jalapeno margarite has a bright citrusy flavor from lime juice, the earthy zing of tequila, the sweetness of agave, and a refreshing grassy spiciness from jalapenos.

    What is a Miami margarita?

    A Miami margarita is a cocktail invented by Nobu Matsuhisa and Thomas Buckley. It can be found in their cookbook Nobu Miami. It's a classic margarita recipe made with added passion fruit, cinnamon, honey, and shichimi togarashi - a Japanese spice powder.

    a shot of spicy margarita with ice, garnished with jalapeno slices, a lemon wedge, and salt on the rim

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that's how to make a spicy jalapeño margarita that'll blow away your dinner guests!

    This cocktail is a simple and delicious way to kickstart any party and impress your friends. Plus, what's so great about this spicy margarita recipe is that it can be adjusted for anyone's taste (sweeter, stronger, spicier, etc.), so everyone will have their perfect happy hour!

    Anyway, if you make this spicy margarita recipe, be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below.

    Oh, and don't forget to check out our Youtube channel, Instagram, and TikTok, for some delicious desserts that you can have with your drink.

    More Drink Recipes

    If you enjoyed these margaritas, we have a ton of delicious drinks just like it on the blog!

    You have to try these cocktail recipes next:

    • Espresso Martini
    • Mexican Candy Shot
    • Lemon drop shot
    • Mudslide Recipe
    • Applesauce Shot
    • Pink lemonade vodka
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    Spicy Margarita Made In 1 Minute

    spicy margarita with jalapeno slices and salt on the rim. lemon wedges are in the back
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    This Spicy Margarita is a bold, refreshing, and fun cocktail that's ready in minutes. It's got the zing of a classic margarita but with an extra kick of jalapeño spiciness. Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, this lightning quick drink is one you won't soon forget!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 1 minute
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Drink
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Alcohol

    Ingredients

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    2 Jalapeño Pepper Slices

    2 oz. Tequila

    1 oz. Orange Liqueur

    1 oz. Lime Juice

    ½ oz. Agave Syrup

    2 cups Ice

    1 Lime Wedge

    2 Jalapeño slices

    Salt

    Instructions

    1. Add jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker and press them.
    2. Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave syrup. Mix.
    3. Soak the rim of the glass with the lime juice and transfer to a dish with salt to make the rim.
    4. Fill with ice and the cocktail. Serve with lime and jalapeños.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 192
    • Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 16
    • Protein: 0

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    1. Romey

      September 25, 2022 at 3:40 pm

      Spicy goodness.

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