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Spicy mezcal margaritas.
5 from 4 votes

Spicy Mezcal Margaritas

These spicy mezcal margaritas are easy to make and oh so flavorful. And you'll love the spicy simple syrup. Cheers!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 3 minutes
Total 18 minutes
Fat 1
Carbs 20
Protein 1
Yield 1

Ingredients

Spicy Simple Syrup (you will have left over syrup)

  • 5 jalapeño rounds with seeds
  • ¼ cup agave syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • Pinch of salt

Margarita

  • 2 oz. high-quality mezcal
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice ~2 limes
  • 1 oz. orange liquor we used Triple Sec
  • ½ tablespoon spicy agave simple syrup or more to taste
  • 1 jalapeño round

Instructions

  • Make your spicy agave simple syrup. Add jalapeño, agave, water, and a pinch of salt to a sauce pan and whisk the two ingredients together. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Then, add mezcal, lime juice, orange liquor, agave simple syrup, and jalapeño round to the cocktail shaker and close. Shake the ice with the margarita to mix all ingredients together.
  • Add a handful of ice to a glass and pour in the margarita. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and jalapeño rounds.

Tips & Notes

  • If you would like an extra spicy margarita, add a whole sliced jalapeño (with seeds) to a bottle of mezcal and let it sit overnight. Then, pour the mezcal through a fine sieve and use the mezcal in your cocktail.
  • The spice level of your cocktail is also determined by how spicy your jalapeño is. Jalapeños vary in spice level, so be careful.
  • You will have left over spicy agave syrup. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g