Spicy Chili Lime Margarita
This spicy chili lime margarita is a sweet and hot twist on a classic margarita. Fresh lime juice and a homemade jalapeno simple syrup give this cocktail a bright and unique flavor. It’s perfect to celebrate National Margarita Day or to serve on any given Taco Tuesday!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Starters - Cocktails
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
For the jalapeno simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh, sliced jalapenos
For rimming the glass:
- ½ teaspoon salt (I used coarse sea salt)
- ½ teaspoon turbinado sugar (you can also use granulated sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 lime slices
For the margarita:
- ¾ cup silver tequila
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (I used Triple Sec)
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno simple syrup (more or less to taste)
For the garnish:
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- ½ lime, cut into 2 wedges
Instructions
Make the jalapeno simple syrup:
In a saucepan over high heat, pour in the water and sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Toss in the sliced jalapenos.
Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook for 10 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Carefully pour the mixture into a mason jar and allow it to cool to room temperature. Place the jar into the refrigerator to chill.
Make the rimming mixture:
On a shallow, flat plate, mix together the salt, sugar, and chili powder until well combined. Set aside.
Make the margarita:
Rub the lime slices on the rim of 2 margarita or highball glasses. Dip the rims into the plate of the salt-sugar-chili mixture until well coated all the way around the glass. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice.
Strain the cocktail mixture into the glasses.
Float a few jalapeno slices on top of the cocktail.
Place a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
Enjoy.
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