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Spicy Serrano Margarita Recipe

August 3, 2015 By Sharon Garofalow 2 Comments

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There is nothing like the slightly spicy Serrano margarita. Even beginner mixologists can master this refreshing drink! 

Tequila cocktails are my fave. And their ain't nothing wrong with a twist on a classic margarita.

My Favorite Margarita

I love a good margarita, don’t you? This is a twist on the classic and is perfect for those wanting to try something a little more adventurous without straying too far from the original. 

Fresh lime juice and a great tequila makes these margaritas a delicious treat.

What You Need

Just a few good quality, fresh ingredients make this Spicy Serrano Margarita recipe a quick and easy drink to make when happy hour rolls around. 

This is what you’ll need to make your own margaritas:

  • Limes
  • Cilantro
  • Tequila
  • Serrano peppers
  • Agave Sweeteneer
  • Salt

I like my margaritas on the rocks, how about you? And a little spice is always nice! Spicy Margarita Recipe!

What is the best tequila for margaritas?

Using a good tequila (this one sent to me by Deleon) is key. You know it’s good when you take it with you to share with your friends while watching fireworks on the Fourth of July, without all the accessories like lime juice and salt, and all of you drink way too much of it. Because it’s so good! Let’s just not talk about the next morning…Hot stuff! A little bit of heat and a whole lot of flavor! If you like mild spice, these are the margaritas for you!

Serrano Peppers Add The Perfect Amount of Spice

And while I call this a spicy margarita, it is actually quite mild. I love the tiniest hint of spice, but not blow-your-head-off spicy. The serrano pepper has nice flavor and mild heat (make sure to not get too many of the seeds in the cocktail shaker as that is where the heat hides!) You could also consider making this into a simple syrup, minus the seeds, to get a more pronounced flavor.  Do you like herbs in your cocktails? Serrano Cilantro Margaritas.

Cilantro is Optional

I’m a cilantro lover, but I know there are folks out there that don’t enjoy it, at all. If that’s you, you are crazy, but just leave it out of the drink. I think it adds a really nice refreshing, herbal touch when used in cocktails but I understand your disdain. And I’m judging you only mildly for it.
This polka dot cocktail shaker is my favorite! Do you like a spicy margarita? I love anything with fresh ingredients!

Shake the Margarita

Give your drink a good shake. Muddling the serrano and cilantro allow for the flavors to open up and fragrance to escape and work through the drink. Shaking it up with ice cools it down and helps to marry all the flavors together. And it’s always fun to be in charge of the cocktail shaker. Spicy Serrano Margarita Recipe. The ingredients are super simple and the flavors are bold! If you are a margarita fan, try this recipe. Drink responsibly. And do not drink on an empty stomach. And take whatever hangover precautions you can because you are going to like these. A lot. I don’t love salt or sugar rims on my cocktails but this one would be fantastic with a Tajin rim!

*Tequila and recipe provided by Deleon Tequila.

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Spicy Serrano Margarita

Spicy Serrano Margarita Recipe. The ingredients are super simple and the flavors are bold!

A spicy delicious version of your favorite margarita! 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. DeLeón Platinum Tequila
  • .75 oz. agave
  • 1 oz. lime juice
  • Serrano pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Tajin or Ghost Pepper Salt for rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. Muddle two pieces of serrano pepper and clap 5 pieces of cilantro in a tin.
  2. Rim a highball with Tajin or Ghost pepper salt, shake all ingredients together and strain into a the highball glass.
  3. Garnish with a serrano pepper and sprig of cilantro

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 218Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1332mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 2gSugar 15gProtein 1g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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© Sharon Garofalow
Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks
Looking for more tequila fun? Don’t forget to pin these other yummy cocktail recipes!

• Cucumber Margarita

• Best Frozen Margarita

• Mexican Mule

• Chelada

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Carrie Harris says

    August 4, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Add me to the list of crazies because cilantro tastes like soap to me! Other than that, this sounds like a tasty drink, even for a non-spicy food fan like myself. Gorgeous images!

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    • Sharon Garofalow says

      August 5, 2015 at 7:53 am

      I wish I could share one of these with you! I don’t like spicy food, at all! But I love a little spice in my chocolate and cocktails. So crazy!

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