Spicy Margarita
The margarita with a kick. A big favourite in Indian bars.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlTequila
- 20 mlTriple secOrange liqueur. Cointreau is the premium version.
- 25 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- 10 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 2 slicesGreen chilliSlice it thin. Keep the seeds in for more heat.
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Rimming plate
- Saucepan
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Spicy Margarita
- Press the chilli slices gently in the shaker. More pressing means more heat.
- Add everything else and ice and shake for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice. A chilli-salt rim is great here.
Garnish: Chilli slice and lime