Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
100% blue agave blanco tequila shaken with Cointreau, tart freshly squeezed lime juice, and sliced jalapeño coins with a smoked chili-salt rim.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Rim the Rocks Glass
Run a juicy lime wedge around the rim of your rocks glass and roll into a dish of coarse sea salt and smoked chili flakes.
Muddle Jalapeño & Agave
In your shaker, press 2 jalapeño coins with 10 ml agave syrup using a muddler to release vibrant spicy aromatics.
Shake with Tequila, Cointreau & Lime
Add 50 ml blanco tequila, 25 ml Cointreau, 25 ml fresh lime juice, and a generous scoop of ice. Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until frosty.
Double Strain & Garnish
Double strain over fresh clear ice cubes into your prepared rimmed glass. Float a fresh jalapeño wheel and lime wedge on top.