Spicy Mezcal Margarita Recipe

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This Spicy Mezcal Margarita recipe is going to be your new go-to twist on the classic margarita. It is a delicious spicy margarita, and one of our favorite Mezcal cocktails. We use fresh jalapenos and a Tajin salted rim for a drink with delicious smoky flavor and a touch of sweetness. We love a good margarita, and this version is great.

What is Mezcal?

Mezcal is similar to Tequila, with the difference being that all Tequila is made specifically from the Blue Agave plant, where Mezcal can be made from any agave. Mezcal has a slightly higher alcohol content making it a bit stronger than regular Tequila. 

Spicy Mezcal Margarita Ingredients:

• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper
• 4 oz. Mezcal
• 4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1 oz. triple sec (or grand marnier or another orange liqueur)
• 1/2-1 oz. agave syrup
• Tajin for the rim
• 2 cups ice cubes
• Fresh lime slices for garnish, and optional, extra jalapeno coins

Equipment Needed:

• Rocks Cocktail Glasses
• A cocktail shaker
• Knives for garnishes

Directions:

Step 1: To rim your glass, add Tajin to a small plate. Rum a lime wedge around the edge of the glass and dip into the Tajin.

Step 2: To your cocktail shaker, add 1 chopped jalapeno, Mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, and 1 cup ice.

Step 3: Shake to combine and chill.

Step 4: Add fresh ice to your prepared glass.

Step 5: Pour the margarita mixture, strained, into your glass.

Step 6: Garnish with fresh lime slices and extra jalapeño slices, if desired.

​Substitutions:

• You can use any orange liqueur you have on hand, or even a splash of orange juice.
• If you don’t have agave nectar, you can substitute a simple syrup, which is made by heating up 1 part water and 1 part sugar, until the sugar dissolves.
• Not a fan of Tajin? You can also rim your glass with sea salt, coarse kosher salt, or margarita salt, if you have it.
• Of course, you can just use tequila in this recipe for a regular margarita.
• Up the spice with our homemade Jalapeno Simple Syrup.

FAQs & Tips:

Is Mezcal tequila good for margaritas?

Yes! It comes in a variety of flavors to make a delicious, refreshing cocktail.

Can I skip triple sec in a margarita?

You really need the orange flavors to balance out the cocktail, but I’ve even used orange juice in a pinch.

This is a fun twist on traditional margaritas, perfect for Cinco De Mayo, or even your taco night margaritas. We love the spicy salt rim and fresh jalapeno. If you love a spicy margarita, this cocktail recipe is right up your alley.

For a printable version of this recipe, see the recipe card below!

You might like these other Mezcal & Tequila cocktails-

Mezcal Mule

Frozen Peach Margarita

Michelada Cocktail with Shrimp

Blood Orange Margarita

Spicy Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Jalapeno Watermelon Margarita

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