Tex-Mex Smoked Chili Margarita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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A smoky, spicy twist on the classic margarita with roasted chili infusion, capturing the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, triple sec 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 175 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 175 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz mezcal
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz triple sec
0.5 oz chipotle chili syrup
for rimming salt
1 (for garnish) lime wheel
enough to fill glass large ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare a rocks glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of coarse salt to coat evenly.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz chipotle chili syrup.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
Step 4: Strain over large ice cubes in the prepared rocks glass.
Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel placed flat on top of the ice.