Spicy Tequila Margarita with Jalapeño and Agave
A lively tequila margarita with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeño balanced by smooth agave nectar and fresh citrus. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, agave nectar 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 170 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave nectar
- 3 thin slices jalapeño slices
- for rimming coarse salt
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim into coarse salt to coat it; set aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to halfway.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz agave nectar, and 3 thin slices of jalapeño.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to chill and infuse the jalapeño.
- Step 5: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wedge perched on the rim and a single jalapeño slice floated on top.
