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Spicy Margarita
A Tommy's-style Margarita with muddled jalapeño for a green, building heat.
- Strength
- 15% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.4
- Calories
- 163 kcal
- In the glass
- 5⅓ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- Tequila Blanco
- Lime Juice
- Agave Syrup
How to Make a Spicy Margarita
- Muddle the jalapeño slices with the agave syrup in a shaker.
- Add the tequila and lime juice, fill with ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- Double strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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About the Spicy Margarita
Spicy Margaritas spread through American bars in the 2000s and have become one of the most ordered cocktails in the US.
Bartender's tip: Muddle the chilli in the tin, shake and double strain so no seeds reach the glass.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Spicy Margarita served in?
- A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.
- Is a Spicy Margarita shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a Spicy Margarita?
- About 15% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.4 US standard drinks (19 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Spicy Margarita?
- Roughly 163 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Spicy Margarita without tequila blanco?
- Yes. Tequila Reposado is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.