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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

  1. Muddle the jalapeño slices with the agave syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add the tequila and lime juice, fill with ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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.

Created 2000s in United States.

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.

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