Our Spicy Skinny Margarita
Oh so you’re thirsty, huh? Same! Tbh, Daniel made this recipe up because others we’ve found were way too sweet or complicated. A good drink should be two things — as minimal ingredients as possible & strong without tasting strong. (That’s where it gets dangerous lol.) Just one of these & I’m already feeling it. This recipe makes enough for two big margaritas, but you could split it up for 3 or even 4 people. But I’m all for a strong, cold drink like this in the summer (…who’s kidding, really any season)! Oh & btw if you pay close attention to the photo below you’ll see the spice jar says “Bloody Mary mix.” We ran out of Tajin — it was late & neither of us wanted to go out to get another container of it so I improvised & shockingly it was actually so good. Smoky & smooth!
Ingredients:
Cocktail Shaker (we just got this one from our registry & are OBSESSED.)
4 ounces Tequila (we prefer Espolon most)
3 plump limes (small dried out ones are gonna do you no good)
1 TBSP honey (or agave)
1/4 Jalapeno chopped finely (this is preference — if you want it spicier, chop more!)
1/4 Jalapeño sliced half an inch thick
Sparkling water
Tajin Spice
Steps:
Fun fact, you should load up your shaker with ingredients in the order of least expensive to most expensive. Meaning liquor goes in last, always!
Rim the chilled glasses with a little lime juice (but save the lime so you can juice it for the drink!)
Turn glasses upside down and twist them left & right in Tajin to cover the rim
Muddle the jalapeños finely chopped pieces as best you can
Juice 2 limes into the shaker (we use this citrus press & no others compare, imo)
Add the honey & muddled jalapeños
Shake just those 3 ingredients for 30-45 seconds to get them “fluid”
Add the tequila
Shake again reallllllly well
Add 1 or 2 big ice cubes to each glass
Pour mixture carefully into each glass
Top with a little sparkling water (again this is preference)
Slice the third lime into wedges to garnish glass
Top the drink with sliced jalapeños (let them float)
ENJOY!! (And drink responsibly!)
P.S. You better tag me if you make this!!!
