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Spicy Margarita

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

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 8 oz Tequila Silver or Blanco
  • 4 oz Fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 oz Orange liqueur Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 2 oz Agave syrup Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce Such as Tabasco or your favorite
  • 1 tsp Chili powder For rimming the glass
  • 1 tsp Salt For rimming the glass
  • 1 ea Lime wedge For garnish
  • 1 ea Jalapeño slice For garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Glass
  1. Mix chili powder and salt on a plate. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and dip into the chili-salt mixture.
Mix the Cocktail
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and hot sauce. Fill with ice and shake well.
Serve
  1. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce and jalapeño used.

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