Spicy Mezcal Margarita
A fiery take on the smoky Mezcal Margarita that adds fresh jalapeño heat for those who like their cocktails with a kick.
- 2 ozmezcal
- 1 ozlime juice
- ¾ oztriple sec
- ½ ozagave syrup
- 3 slicesfresh jalapeno
- Jalapeño slice, lime wheel, and chili-salt rimgarnish
- 1Rim a rocks glass with lime and dip in chili-salt mixture. Set aside.
- 2Add jalapeño slices to a shaker and muddle gently to release oils.
- 3Add mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup.
- 4Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 5Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- 6Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wheel.
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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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