Spicy Tamarind and Ginger Margarita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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A bold margarita variant blending tangy tamarind paste with fresh ginger and jalapeño for a fiery, refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, tamarind paste for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz tamarind paste
0.5 oz ginger syrup
2 jalapeño slices
0.25 oz agave syrup
as needed ice cubes
for rimming glass coarse salt
1 wheel for garnish lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with fresh lime juice and dip it into coarse salt to coat. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Step 2: In a shaker, muddle 2 slices of jalapeño gently to release aroma but not overpower heat.
Step 3: Add 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz tamarind paste, 0.5 oz ginger syrup, and 0.25 oz agave syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4: Double strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice to remove jalapeño bits.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately for a balanced spicy-sour drink.