Spicy Orange Margarita
This spicy orange margarita brings the heat and the sunshine—aka, your new favorite way to upgrade happy hour.
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Ingredients
- 2 jalapeño rounds, more for garnish
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce Simple syrup
- 1 ½ ounces tequila, silver or blanco
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 3 ounces fresh orange juice
- Tajín for the rim, optional
- Orange slice, for garnish
Instructions
Prep:
- If you enjoy a salted glass, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in tequila salt or tajín, and set aside.
Make the marg:
- Add the jalapeño rounds (slices) with or without the seeds (the seeds add heat) inside a cocktail shaker. Add the lime juice and simple syrup, and using a muddler, press down to release the jalapeño juices.
- Add the tequila, cointreau, orange juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well until the sides are fully frosted.
Serve:
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the spicy orange margarita through the strainer and pour it into the prepared glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime and additional jalapeño slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1margarita | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
