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Spicy Margarita recipe
Also known as Jalapeño Margarita
ShakenRocks glassCubed ice21% ABV210 kcal
The Spicy Margarita is a shaken agave cocktail, made with jalapeño slices, tequila blanco, triple sec and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is citrusy.
Spicy Margarita ingredients
| Jalapeño slices | 3 slices |
| Tequila blanco | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Lime juice | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Agave syrup | 10 ml (¼ oz) |
How to make a Spicy Margarita
- Muddle the chilli slices in a shaker.
- Add everything else and shake hard with ice.
- Double strain over fresh ice in a salted glass.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Chilli salt rim
Spicy Margarita: quick answers
- How strong is a Spicy Margarita?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 22 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Spicy Margarita?
- About 210 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Spicy Margarita served in?
- A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Spicy Margarita have?
- 5 in total: jalapeño slices, tequila blanco, triple sec, lime juice and agave syrup.
