A Spicy Margarita Might Be Your New Favourite Summer Drink

By Rajlakshmi

June 4, 2026

The traditional margarita is one of the world's most popular drinks. The spicy margarita is a popular version that has never gone out of style. This drink is a classic summertime combination of sweet, sour, and earthy flavours.

Ingredients

1 lime wedge 2 jalapenos, seeds removed 2 ounces blanco tequila ½ ounce orange liqueur 1 ounce, freshly squeezed lime juice ½ ounce agave syrup Salt, for rim garnishing Jalapeno, thinly sliced, for garnish

Step 1

Rub a lime wedge over the rim of a rocks glass, then coat it with salt and set it aside.

Step 2

Shake the jalapeño coins slightly.

Step 3

Shake the blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup with ice until thoroughly chilled.

Step 4

Strain into the prepared glass with new ice. Garnish with a jalapeño coin.

Step 5

To create the spicy margarita's heat, muddle fresh jalapeños in the shaker before adding the remaining ingredients!