Skinny Spicy Margarita
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.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 182kcal
Cost: $2
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
Notes
Leave the agave nectar out if you don't want much sweetness in your margarita!
Be sure to shake the margarita for about 20 seconds to ensure it's properly diluted and cold!
The nutrition info for this cocktail is without agave!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Margarita | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg