Can I make this less spicy?

Yes. Use fewer jalapeño slices in the shaker and remove the seeds and membranes if you want a milder drink. You can also use just the garnish for a gentle heat level.

Can I use a different orange liqueur?

Yes. Grand Marnier is the recommended orange liqueur here, but another quality orange liqueur can work in a pinch. The flavor will shift slightly depending on the brand.

What kind of tequila works best?

Tequila blanco is the best fit because its bright, clean flavor pairs well with lime, jalapeño, and the salted rim.

How do I rim the glass neatly?

Run simple syrup around the rim to make it sticky, then dip the rim into The Spice House Spicy Margarita Salt. Chill the glass first if you want the rim to hold better.

Can I make it ahead of time?

You can shake the tequila, lime, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and jalapeño ahead of time and chill it briefly, but for the best texture and freshness, add ice and rim the glass right before serving.

What should I garnish it with?

A few jalapeño slices and a lime garnish are ideal. They echo the flavors in the drink and make the cocktail look bright and fresh.

Recipes

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita

Name: Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila blanco; 1 lime, squeezed; 1 jalapeno, sliced; 0.5 oz grand marnier; 0.5oz simple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon plus more for rimming The Spice House Spicy Margarita Salt

Using our limited edition Spicy Margarita Salt, this recipe is a quick and easy cocktail perfect for a summer afternoon.

Submitted by: The Spice House The Spice House from Chicago, IL

Ingredients

tequila blanco 1.5 oz
lime, squeezed 1
jalapeno, sliced 1
grand marnier 0.5 oz
simple syrup 0.5oz
Spicy Margarita Salt 1/2 teaspoon plus more for rimming
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Preparation Instructions:

Add tequila, Grand Marnier, simple syrup, spicy margarita salt, half a lime (squeezed) and sliced jalapeños (as many as you like!) to a shaker, and shake!

Rim the glass with simple syrup, and add spicy margarita salt to the sticky rim.

Pour cocktail over light ice into glass, garnish with a few jalapeños and lime, and serve.