Easy Skinny Spicy Margarita Recipe
A bright, refreshing, and lighter spicy margarita made with tequila, fresh lime, a hint of orange liqueur, and muddled jalapeño. Balanced sweetness with a splash of agave and a chili-lime rim for the perfect kick.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or triple sec; keep it light to stay skinny
- 0.25 oz light agave nectar or simple syrup to taste
- 2 slice fresh jalapeño seeds removed for milder heat
- 1 oz soda water optional for a lighter finish
- 0.5 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning or kosher salt for rimming
- 1 wedge lime for rimming and garnish
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rim a rocks glass by running a lime wedge around the edge, then dip the rim into chili-lime seasoning. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices gently to release heat and aroma.
- Add tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into the prepared glass to catch jalapeño seeds and ice shards.
- Top with soda water if desired, and garnish with a lime wedge or an extra jalapeño slice.
Notes
Adjust the heat by adding or removing jalapeño seeds. For a pitcher, multiply ingredients by 6 and build in a large shaker or pitcher, then strain over fresh ice. Swap agave for a sugar-free sweetener to reduce carbs further.