Description
Consider this your go-to spicy margarita recipe. With good tequila, a mix of citrus juices, and a Tajín rim, it’s pretty close to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce lime juice
- .5 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave
- Top with a splash of sparkling water if needed
- Tajín rim
- Sliced chili pepper to garnish and add spice (can use jalapeño or a ghost pepper for added spice)
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and your choice of sweetener. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- For the Tajín rim: Place Tajín on a small plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dip the rim into the Tajín to coat.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour in the margarita. Top with a splash of sparkling water if needed. Garnish with sliced chili pepper. Serve immediately.