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Nothing says summer quite like a spicy margarita cocktail

Name: Spicy margarita cocktail recipe
Yield: 1
Cuisine: /mexican
Ingredients: Lime wedge, to rub, and extra slices, to serve; Sea salt flakes, to dip; Ice cubes, to serve, and to shake; 1 slice fresh jalapeno, plus extra to serve; 45ml mezcal or tequila (we used 400 Conejos); 30ml lime juice; Dash of agave syrup; 15ml triple sec or Cointreau

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Spicy mezcal margarita cocktail — Ben Dearnley

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by Daniella Guevara Munoz

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Nov 17, 2023

A spicy and sour mezcal marg? We're gonna need a triple-sec to process this.

Credit: Ben Dearnley

Lime wedge, to rub, and extra slices, to serve
Sea salt flakes, to dip
Ice cubes, to serve, and to shake
1 slice fresh jalapeno, plus extra to serve
45ml mezcal or tequila (we used 400 Conejos)
1 1/2 tbs (30ml) fresh lime juice
Dash of agave syrup
15ml triple sec or Cointreau

Method

1.

Rub the lime wedge around the rim of your chosen glass and dip rim into salt flakes (you could also add some chilli powder to the salt to add heat, if you like). Fill the glass with ice cubes.
2.

Place a slice of jalapeno in a cocktail shaker and mash to release the heat. Add some ice and the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
3.

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice cubes. Serve garnished with extra lime and jalapeno slices.