The Spicy Margarita succeeds where so many of its siblings seem to fail. That is to say, it refocuses the classic tequila cocktail without losing what’s essential to its success: that timeless blend of sweet, sour and earthy flavours. The key is to use fresh jalapeño. Two muddled coins, with seeds removed, yields a conservatively spicy drink. But for a spicier Spicy Margarita, throw in a third coin. It’s the perfect cocktail to fire up your summer.

Ingredients

• 1 wedge Lime
• 2 Jalapeño coins (seeds removed)
• 60 ml Blanco tequila
• 30 ml Fresh lime juice
• 15 ml Orange liqueur
• 15 ml Agave syrup
• Garnish: Salt rim
• Garnish: Jalapeño coin

Steps

1. Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip in salt to coat and set aside.
2. Add the jalapeño coins into a shaker and gently muddle.
3. Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake until well-chilled.
4. Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a jalapeño coin.

Disclaimer- An unedited version of this recipe first appeared on liquor.com

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