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Spicy margarita

• Miriam Nice

Save recipeServes 4More effortPrep: 15 minsCook: 5 minsA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratingsRateloading...

Try this spicy margarita recipe with mango and lime juice, tequila, triple sec and a chilli syrup. We've added chilli to the salt rim for an extra kick, too

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Classic margarita

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.25 ratings

Tequila and triple sec combine in this fabulous margarita cocktail recipe, mixed with lime juice. Garnish the rim of the glass with salt for that extra punch.

Coconut margarita

A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

Blend tequila reposado, coconut rum and lime juice to make this vibrant margarita – the lime zest, sugar and salt showcase the toasty coconut flavours

Cranberry margarita

A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

Add a dash of festive spirit to any Christmas party with this vivid red tequila, cranberry and triple sec cocktail, decorated with an orange sugar rim

Learn how to make a spicy margarita with our quick and easy recipe, then check out our classic margarita.

Ingredients

Nutrition

• 150ml tequila
• 75ml triple sec
• 25ml chilli syrup (see below)
• 25ml mango juice
• 25ml lime juice
• handful of ice

For the chilli syrup

• 1 red chilli sliced
• 50g golden caster sugar

For the salt rim

• small handful coriander leaves picked and finely chopped
• ½ lime zested
• 2 tsp sea salt flakes
• 2 tsp golden caster sugar
• ½ tsp chipotle chilli flakes

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Nutrition: Per serving

• kcal160
• fat0g
• saturates0g
• carbs9g
• sugars8g
• fibre0g
• protein0.1g
• salt0.6g

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Method

• step 1

  First, make the chilli syrup. Put the sliced chilli and sugar in a saucepan with 50ml water. Bring to a simmer over a low- medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and leave to cool completely.

• step 2

  For the salt rim garnish, mix all the ingredients together and tip onto a shallow plate. Brush the rims of four tumblers with a little water, then dip the rims in the chilli-salt mixture. Set aside while you make the margarita.

• step 3

  Tip all the cocktail ingredients into a large cocktail shaker or blender and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels cold, or pulse two or three times to combine. You want to chill, aerate and dilute the drink, but not completely crush the ice.

• step 4

  Fill a large jug and the prepared tumblers with ice cubes, then strain the cocktail into the jug and stir well before pouring into the tumblers.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2022

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