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Two spicy margarita cocktails garnished with lime slices and jalapeño slices on a white surface.
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Spicy Margarita Recipe

This is the ultimate spicy margarita recipe that is the perfect sidekick to so many of your favorite Mexican-inspired dinners! This jalapeño margarita recipe has the perfect amount of spicy pepper flavor – just enough kick, but not too much.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1 person
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed (1.5 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed (.5 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • ¼ jalapeno pepper fresh, sliced
  • crushed ice

Instructions

  • Rim a glass with lime juice or simple syrup and salt.
    Two margaritas with salted rims, a copper cocktail shaker, limes, and a jalapeño pepper on a white marble surface for a Jalapeño Margarita.
  • Fill glasses with ice and slice or dice your jalapeños.
  • In a cocktail shaker (or pitcher) filled with ice, combine tequila, lime juice, orange juice and agave nectar along with sliced jalapeño. Give it a vigorous shake to really get that jalapeno flavor throughout! 
    2 ounces tequila, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 teaspoons agave nectar, crushed ice, ¼ jalapeno pepper
    A clear glass pitcher filled with ice, sliced jalapenos and limes, containing a refreshing spicy margarita recipe.
  • Strain into margarita glasses.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge, or if you’re really brave, extra jalapeño slices! 
    Three glasses of Jalapeño Margaritas with ice, garnished with lime slices and jalapeño rings, on a white surface.

Notes

  • Make it Less Spicy - Remove the membranes and seeds of the jalapeños to make it a bit less spicy. The membrane is the hottest part of the pepper. To remove it, cut the top off of the jalapeño, slice it in half longways and cut or scoop it out.
  • Get the Most Juice - To get the most juice out of your limes and oranges, roll them around on a counter with the palm of your hand before slicing in half to squeeze. After squeezing three times, press the back of a spoon to release the remaining juice.

Make a Pitcher

Add the following ingredients to a pitcher and stir vigorously (serves 8): 
  • 2 cups tequila
  • 1½ cups fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • ⅓ cup agave
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced (average size is approximately 1 ounce per pepper)

Substitutions

  • Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice - Substitute 100% Real Lime Juice purchased in the produce section.
  • Orange Juice - Freshly squeeze or store bought. Sub the fresh orange juice with orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
  • Agave Nectar - You can substitute with simple syrup or honey if you prefer.

Variations

  • Add 3 sprigs of cilantro for a refreshing flavor mix.
  • Sugar the Rim or use Tajin Seasoning instead of salt. Use pink Himalayan salt for a pretty touch of color.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 53mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 26mg