Spicy Margarita
A margarita infused with fresh chili heat alongside tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake
The Spicy Margarita builds heat into the classic margarita using muddled or infused chili. Tequila, lime, and orange liqueur remain the frame; spice is the modifier. Served on the rocks, it is one of the most requested modern agave variations.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz blanco tequila
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • 0.75 oz Cointreau
- • 2 slices jalapeño
- • optional chili salt rim
Did you know?
“Spicy margaritas became a defining 2010s brunch and craft-bar call, second only to the classic in many agave programs.”
Source:Modern margarita menu trends
Bartender's Note
Start with one jalapeño slice; heat climbs fast. Remove seeds for milder spice.
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How to make the Spicy Margarita
- 1 jalapeño lightly in a shaker
- 2Add tequila, lime, and Cointreau; shake with ice
- 3 over fresh ice
- 4Garnish with lime
