Published 4/29/2022
Let’s Make Spicy Mezcal Margaritas
We love our skinny margarita and this spicy grapefruit margarita, and you can’t go wrong with a classic margarita on the rocks, but today we’re comin’ atcha with a spicy MEZCAL margarita. It’s perfectly smoky, lime-y and, of course, spicy! Haven’t heard of mezcal? We found this article very helpful for background information on this delicious liquor.
Ingredients for Spicy Mezcal Margaritas
LIME JUICE
Every good margarita begins with fresh, juicy limes. That’s right, none of that pre-packaged lime juice, people. Use real limes and squeeze them right before mixing!
mezcal
There is nothing worse than a bad tasting marg and that’s why what mezcal you buy matters! Spend a little extra dough on high-quality mezcal…your tastebuds will thank you later. Favorite mezcal for margaritas:
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Orange Liquor
You have a few options when it comes to orange liquor, and the two most popular options are Triple Sec and Cointreau. Cointreau is a step up from triple sec, but they will both work!
Spicy Simple Syrup
We’re making a spicy simple syrup from agave and jalapeños. We’re using agave because it is a traditional sweetener used in many margaritas and it dissolves much easier than other sweeteners like honey. Make it extra spicy: If you would like an EXTRA spicy margarita, add a whole sliced jalapeño (with seeds) to a bottle of mezcal and let it sit overnight. Then, pour the mezcal through a fine sieve and use the mezcal in your margarita.
Tools You Need to Make a Mezcal Margarita
Here are all the tools you need to make the perfect mezcal margarita:
How to Make a Mezcal Margarita
Make a Blended Mezcal Margarita
You can absolutely make these mezcal margaritas as a blended margarita just like our favorite frozen margarita recipe.
12-oz. high-quality mezcal (1.5 cups)6-oz. fresh lime juice (3/4 cup)6-oz. orange liquor (3/4 cup)3 tablespoons spicy simple syrup (or more to taste)
Instructions: Fill a pitcher halfway with ice. Add all of the ingredients for the margaritas to the pitcher and stir until combined with a wooden spoon. Classic Margarita Make it blended: Place 1 cup of ice into a high speed blender and then add margarita ingredients. Blend on high until blended and fluffy. ENJOY!
What to Serve with Margaritas
Before we let you go we thought we’d give you some healthy Mexican recipe inspo to complete your fiesta!
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If you’re looking to make this a more traditional spicy margarita, use tequila instead of mezcal. It offers a less smoky finish! Tacos: when in doubt make tacos! Here are some favs: ground beef tacos, IP lentil tacos, crockpot chicken tacos. Appetizers: whip up our Mexican street corn salad, mango guacamole, black bean hummus, or loaded chicken nachos. Sides: try our grilled Mexican street corn or Mexican quinoa salad!
Storage
These mezcal margaritas can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container. Make sure to remove any ice before storing to prevent dilution!
Margarita Recipes
Blood Orange MargaritaSkinny MargaritaBest Frozen Margarita RecipeSpicy Grapefruit MargaritasVirgin Margarita Recipe
