Spicy Strawberry Margarita
The Spicy Strawberry Margarita is a bold twist on the classic margarita, combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tang of lime and a subtle jalapeño heat. This vibrant cocktail is perfect for parties, summer evenings, or whenever you're craving something sweet, spicy, and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur e.g., Cointreau
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz agave syrup
- 1 small jalapeño thinly sliced, seeds removed if less heat is desired
- Ice enough to fill shaker and glass
- Coarse salt or Tajín for rimming the glass
- Fresh strawberry slices or lime wedges optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
- Dip the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt or Tajín. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the sliced strawberries and 2–3 slices of jalapeño.
- Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush them until they release their juices.
- Pour in the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker.
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels icy.
- Fill your rimmed glass with ice.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Add a fresh strawberry slice, lime wedge, or a jalapeño slice for garnish.
- Serve immediately