Tajin Rim Margarita
A crisp Margarita with a tangy Tajín rim amplifying lime and agave.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake
The Tajín-Rim Margarita is a classic shaken Margarita — blanco tequila, fresh lime, and agave — finished with a Tajín rim that adds chili-lime tang without changing the drink in the shaker. Bright, crisp, and a little salty-spicy on the lip.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz blanco tequila
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • 0.75 oz agave syrup
- • Tajín seasoning for rim
Did you know?
“Tajín Clásico — chili peppers, lime, and salt — started as a Mexican table seasoning and became a go-to Margarita rim for bartenders who want citrus heat without muddling peppers.”
Source:Tajín product history; modern Margarita rim practice
Bartender's Note
Wet the rim with a lime wedge, then roll in Tajín. Prefer less heat? Use half Tajín and half kosher salt.
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How to make the Tajin Rim Margarita
- 1Rim a rocks glass with Tajín and fill with fresh ice
- 2Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice
- 3Shake until well chilled
- 4Strain into the prepared glass
- 5Garnish with a lime wheel and serve
