The Classic Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
The perfect balance of earthy agave, tart lime, and a fiery kick. A bold, fiery upgrade to the classic margarita.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! If the traditional Margarita is a staple, the Spicy Jalapeño Margarita is its bold, adventurous sibling. The combination of high-quality tequila with the vibrant, warming heat of jalapeño creates a completely addictive flavor profile. It is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for those who like a little fire in their glass.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
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2 oz Premium Blanco Tequila (100% Agave)
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1 oz Cointreau or Orange Liqueur
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1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
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1/2 oz Agave nectar (adjust for sweetness)
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Tajín or chili-salt blend for the rim
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Ice cubes
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GND Jalapeño Halfs for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prep the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your rocks glass and dip it into the Tajín or chili-salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
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Combine: In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar.
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Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
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Strain: Strain the chilled cocktail into your prepared, salt-rimmed glass.
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Garnish: Carefully place a dehydrated jalapeño half on top of the drink.
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