Spicy Grapefruit Margarita Recipe (2024)

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What is a spicy margarita made of? ›

Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to coat, and set aside. Add the jalapeño coins to a shaker and gently muddle. Add the blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup, plus ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

This skinny spicy margarita recipe is a lightened-up version of everyone's favorite Mexican co*cktail. Made with just 4 ingredients: homemade honey simple syrup, fresh lime juice, Blanco tequila, and fresh jalapeño. This easy drink is perfectly spiced, subtly sweet, and has only 167 calories!

Orange liqueur (often Cointreau or another triple sec) typically brings sweetness to this drink, balancing the tart lime and tequila.

The dirty margarita takes its inspiration from the dirty martini, a classic libation made with strong liquor and a splash of a little something not-so-clear. We swap olive juice for jalapeno brine, making this a drink that packs the heat–and a punch.

Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that is commonly used in margaritas. If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau.

We'll just tell you upfront: The secret to a tasty margarita is freshly squeezed lime juice (not the bottled stuff) and—here's the real secret—a splash of fresh OJ. That's right. Fresh-squeezed juice from an actual orange (not an orange-flavored liqueur) will produce a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita.

Spicy margaritas have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. This unique twist on the classic margarita adds a fiery kick to the already refreshing and delicious co*cktail, creating a bold and exciting flavor that is perfect for those who love a little spice in their life.

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional).

Margaritas can be high in sugar, depending on how they are made. Margaritas made from premade mixes, as well as restaurant margaritas, typically have more sugar than homemade ones. Consuming too many added sugars can lead to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease ( 9 ).

What flavor is the skinny girl margarita? ›

This is the margarita to complement your sweeter side! Skinnygirl® Sweet'arita is made with Blue Agave Silver Tequila that makes for the perfect blend of sweet and citrus. It's a slightly sweeter taste in a low-cal margarita you love that will keep glasses rising for more.

Grand Marnier offers a richer, sweeter flavor that triple sec just doesn't have. If you think that Grand Marnier's flavors will work with your recipe in lieu of triple sec (or vice versa), go ahead and give it a go! After all, these liqueurs are both orange-forward and will do nicely.

Grand Marnier has a sweeter, richer, and smoother flavor with hints of vanilla, from the brandy, which a lot of people love. Both are great options for margaritas, so use the one you have on hand.

The classic margarita calls for Cointreau (plus good silver tequila and fresh lime juice). Because its flavor is uncomplicated by spice notes, Cointreau is very adaptable in blending, and shakes up beautifully with clear spirits as well as with brandies, and darker, aged liquors.

In addition to the chili pepper, a spicy margarita typically includes tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. These ingredients work together to create a well-balanced co*cktail that is both tangy and spicy.

Yes, most of the co*cktail's origin stories suggest the Margarita was created in northern Mexico in the first half of the 20th century. Yet, it is within the pervious borders of the United States alone that the drink reigns.

Introducing Spicy Margarita, a zero-proof strain with a twist. This versatile strain, boasting high terpinolene, myrcene, and limonene levels, offers balanced effects suitable for any time of day.

The unlikely duo released “Spicy Margarita” Jan. 6—a two and a half minute Latin Pop track with Derulo's powerful falsetto dancing over the retro richness of Bublé's voice to the tune of Dean Martin's “Sway.”