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This is my go-to Spicy Margarita! This Jalapeño Margarita recipe is deliciously spicy 🌶️ and only has 4 ingredients and it comes together so quickly! All the ingredients are fresh and it’s in a pitcher so this margarita recipe is perfect for company! It doesn’t get any better than this!
My Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs Recipe pairs perfectly with this drink!
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Why You’ll Love The BEST Spicy Margarita
This delicious spicy jalapeño margarita recipe is everything you could ever want. This margarita pitcher has spice, it has sweetness, it has kick and you have alcohol! By adding the lime juice to the jalapeños while blending it you pull out even more of that amazing flavor 🔥
How To Prepare
Make the Jalapeño Juice
In a food processor, blend the chopped jalapeños with ⅓ cup of lime juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
Mix the Spicy Margarita
In a large pitcher, combine tequila, jalapeño juice, remaining lime juice and agave, stir well and fill with ice.
Garnish and Serve
Rim your glasses with spicy salt, pour the margarita over ice and add an extra fresh jalapeño slice.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Substitutions
- In a pinch, you can always use store bought lime juice, fresh is always better but this will work too.
- Honey or maple syrup will work in place of the agave.
- Variations
- Even Spicier Variation: If you are wanting even more kick, don’t seed the jalapeños before adding to the food processor.
- Orange Liqueur Variation: For extra citrus, you can add 1 oz of Triple Sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau to this recipe.
🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥
- If you have sensitive skin at all, wearing gloves will help make sure your skin doesn’t burn from touching the spicy jalapeños for this margarita.
The Perfect Pairing
For sides I love to pair it with Fall Off the Bones Ribs and a good Mac and Cheese or Potato Salad. A Fresh Salad is always nice or some Buffalo Corn Ribs.
Spicy Margarita: Questions Answered
You mix a regular margarita salt with tajin and then taste and adjust to whatever your preference is.
They are Crate and Barrell Schott Zwiesel Tour 12-Oz. Double Old-Fashioned Glasses.
I would make it the same day. You can store then mixed margarita in the fridge (without ice). Make sure you give it another good stir before serving. The Jalapeño Juice can be made 2-3 day ahead and then stored in a sealed jar in the fridge. Just be aware that the jalapeño heat will continue to develop!
The BEST Spicy Margarita
Equipment
- 1 strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tequila
- 1 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed, divided
- ½ cup agave nectar
- 4 jalapeños, seeded + chopped, + more for garnish
- Spicy Salt, Margarita Salt and Tajin, to taste
Instructions
- Add the jalapeños and ⅓ cup of lime juice to a food processor. Pulse until smooth and strain it.
- Add tequila, jalapeño juice, ⅔ cup lime juice and agave to a pitcher and mix. Fill with ice.
- Rim your glasses with spicy salt, pour the margarita over ice, add an extra fresh jalapeño slice and that is it.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
