Spicy Jalapeño Firecracker Margarita
Make this Firecracker Margarita recipe for a cocktail with a noticeable kick. It combines fresh lime, quality tequila, and muddled jalapeño for a spicy, tart, and refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Agave Nectar
- 3 thin slices Fresh Jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- Chili-Lime Seasoning (like Tajin) for rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rim by running a lime wedge around the edge of a rocks glass. Roll the rim in the chili-lime seasoning. Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the three slices of fresh jalapeño with the agave nectar. Muddle just enough to release the oils and flavor, do not over-muddle.
- Add the tequila and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Double strain the mixture into the prepared, ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder heat level, use only one slice of jalapeño or substitute with a dash of your favorite chili liqueur.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase the agave nectar to 1 oz.
- Use a high-quality 100% agave tequila for the best flavor in this spicy tequila drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0