Spicy Margarita with Jalapeno and Ginger
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 cocktail
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 1 servings
- Calories
- 969
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 205
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 200
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 752
- Total: 25 min (includes cooling time)
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
Zest of 1 lime, 3/4 ounce lime juice plus 1 lime wedge
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
3 slices fresh ginger (each the size of a half dollar)
2 ounces blanco tequila (white or silver)
3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
Directions
- Crush together the sea salt flakes and lime zest in a small bowl. Rim a margarita glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge of the glass and then dipping it in the lime salt.
- Muddle the jalapeno and ginger with a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Then add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and Simple Syrup. Shake and strain into the margarita glass filled with ice.
Simple Syrup:
- Heat the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.