This Skinny Spicy Margarita recipe requires just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to make! They are light and refreshing and have the perfect amount of spicy jalapeño in them.
I love an easy-to-make cocktail. Whether it's my Lillet Blanc Spritz, a Strawberry Mint Mojito, or a Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita, I love something that comes together quickly. And I rarely make anything that has more than a handful of ingredients.
And this Skinny Spicy Margarita recipe fits the bill! You only need 5 ingredients to make and it's light and fresh and has the perfect amount of spice. So let's make it.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This Skinny Spicy Margarita recipe is super simple and only requires 5 ingredients!
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your spice level preference.
- This is the perfect margarita recipe. It's light, refreshing and full of fresh lime.
- They are easy to make for just one or two people, or for a crowd!
- And most importantly, they are absolutely delicious.
Ingredient Notes
Tequila Blanco: Use whatever tequila blanco you like! I used Mijenta Blanco.
Jalapeño: The spice comes from jalapeño in this Spicy Skinny Margarita. You can use more or less than the recipe calls for to suit your spice preference!
Cointreau: Cointreau is a brand of triple sec which is orange liqueur. While you can use any triple sec, using Cointreau makes a big taste difference. I know a bottle is expensive, but it will last for years!
Fresh Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice, please! You will need approximately the juice of 1 whole lime per margarita.
Seltzer Water: I love a little fizz in my margaritas. It makes them super light and refreshing!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker and use a muddler or a wooden spoon to break them up to release their flavor and heat.
Step 2. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the tequila, lime juice, cointreau and agave. Place the lid on and shake for 20 seconds. Then, pour the cocktail into a glass and top with seltzer and serve your skinny spicy margarita!
Recipe FAQs
No. A skinny margarita has the same amount of alcohol, but fewer calories than a margarita that is made with sour mix.
The main difference is that a skinny margarita has less sugar and fewer calories. Some margaritas use a sour mix which is really high in sugar. A skinny margarita uses fresh ingredients and just a little sweetener.
Expert Recipe Tips
Muddle the jalapeño slices first to release their juice and heat! If you don't have a muddler, no worries! A wooden spoon will do the job.
If you are sensitive to spice, start with just 1 slice of jalapeño in your Skinny Spicy Margarita.
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📖 Recipe
Skinny Spicy Margarita
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Cocktail Jigger
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Fresh Jalapeño
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar optional
- ¼ Cup Plain Soda Water
- Kosher Salt for the Rim, optional
Instructions
- If you like a salt rim, sprinkle some kosher salt onto a plate. Then rub the rim of a glass with lime and dunk the rim into the salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.Kosher Salt for the Rim, optional
- Add the jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to break them up to release their flavor and spice!2 Slices Fresh Jalapeño
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau and agave nectar. Place the lid onto the shaker and shake for about 20 seconds.2 oz Tequila Blanco, 1 oz Lime Juice, ½ oz Cointreau, 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
- Strain the margarita into the prepared glass. Top with seltzer and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.¼ Cup Plain Soda Water
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