Ingredients

  • 2 ozmezcal
  • 1 ozlime juice
  • ¾ oztriple sec
  • ½ ozagave syrup
  • 3 slicesfresh jalapeno
  • 🍋Jalapeño slice, lime wheel, and chili-salt rim(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainermuddler

Instructions

  1. Rim a rocks glass with lime and dip in chili-salt mixture. Set aside.
  2. Add jalapeño slices to a shaker and muddle gently to release oils.
  3. Add mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup.
  4. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wheel.

📜 History

Spicy margaritas became a major cocktail trend in the 2010s, driven by the growing popularity of both mezcal and heat-forward drinks. The combination proved irresistible—mezcal's smoke amplifies jalapeño's vegetal spice rather than competing with it. The drink has become a social media favorite and a staple at Mexican restaurants and craft cocktail bars alike.

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