Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 1/2 ounces spiced silver tequila, recipe follows
- 1/2-ounce orange brandy
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
Directions
In a shaker or pitcher add a handful of ice, the tequila, orange brandy, lime juice and the agave syrup. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and serve.
Cooks Note: Take a sip and feel the burn go from the roof of your mouth down your throat. Your palate is now open and ready to enjoy your meal!
Spiced Tequila:
- 750ml bottle silver tequila (recommended: Herradura)
- 1 fresh orange habanero pepper (may substitute jalapeno or serrano)
Cut the habanero in half (do not touch your eyes after handling the chile pepper). Push the 2 halves into the bottle of tequila. Close the lid and let it sit for at least 24 hours. You can leave the chile pepper in the bottle until the tequila is gone.
Notes
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By lillie954
Hollywood, FL
on March 06, 2011
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Wow! I had a margarita last night after the pepper sat for about an hour and could feel the heat then. Tonight my margarita is definitely a sipper. I can't get over the difference 24 hours make. I removed the seeds and membranes also. It's hot and doesn't alter the flavor which is quite nice. Thanks.
By katieila_11640005
San Antonio, TX
on August 12, 2010
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This is a very nice version of a margarita and I don't think it's too spicy at all.... actually fairly subtle.
You definately need 1 whole pepper in the bottle of tequila, I did remove the seeds and membrane. I don't think drinking a pepper seed would be very fun. I used a bit less of the orange brandy (Contreau and a little extra agave. Salt on the rim and perfection!
I can't wait to serve it to a group of friends!
By lisakrusinski_7...
River Forest, IL
on August 04, 2010
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This was the perfect alternative to the ordinary margarita. Everyone loved the agave syrup with the heat of the habanero. This recipe is a keeper. I did remove the habanero from the tequila after soaking it overnight.
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