Spicy Margarita
A Margarita shaken with fresh chilli. Hot, tart and moreish.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 3 Chilli slices
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Agave syrup
- Chilli slice (garnish)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Add 3 chilli slices
- Muddle gently
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml agave syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Taste the chilli first. Heat varies a lot.
About the Spicy Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Spicy Margarita FAQ
What's in a Spicy Margarita?
3 chilli slices, 50 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml agave syrup, garnished with chilli slice and lime wheel.
How strong is a Spicy Margarita?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Spicy Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Spicy Margarita in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
