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Spicy Cilantro Margarita

Spicy Cilantro Margarita

I love margaritas, sometimes a bit too much! and I also love spicy things and in love with the herb cilantro. This margarita is so fresh with a nice hint of spiciness. You are going to love this one and really take your cocktail game to the next level.
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup Maldon smoked sea salt or regular
1 teaspoon tajin
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 Fresno chili or jalapeno or serrano, chopped
One lime, juiced
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 oz Cointreau
2 oz good Tequila Blanco
lime soda, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime and dip the glass into smoked salt and tajin mixed on a small plate.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle cilantro leaves with chili, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Add Cointreau and tequila and shake with ice for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and garnish with the top of the chili or jalapeño and some cilantro.
  5. Top with lime soda. Serve.
  • Author: Chef Stuart
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: Tex Mex
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