Jalapeños give this spicy margarita recipe a delicious kick.Tart and refreshing, it's perfect for a happy hour or summer entertaining.summer / cocktail / entertaining — Jump to recipe Meet my go-to spicy margarita recipe! Like a classic margarita, it’s tart and refreshing, but jalapeño peppers give it an extra kick of heat.This spicy margarita recipe is easy to make.

You only need 6 simple ingredients, and it comes together quickly in a cocktail shaker.Enjoy it with tortilla chips, guacamole, and/or salsa at a happy hour, Cinco de Mayo, or summer gathering.Cheers!Spicy Margarita IngredientsTo make this jalapeño margarita recipe, you need 6 simple ingredients:Tequila – Use any good-quality blanco tequila (aka silver tequila) in this recipe.

We like Espolon tequila, but feel free to use your favorite brand! A jalapeño pepper – You’ll add some to the cocktail shaker and use more for garnish.Serrano peppers work here too, but keep in mind that they’re often spicier than jalapeños.Orange liqueur – Cointreau, Grand Marnier, and triple sec all work well here.

Freshly squeezed lime juice – For the brightest, freshest flavor, squeeze your limes right before you make your cocktails.Something sweet – I sweeten my spicy marg with homemade simple syrup or agave nectar.If you like, you could use freshly squeezed orange juice for a fruitier twist.

And ice! Because a great margarita is always on the rocks.Find the full recipe with measurements below.How

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