Easy Spicy Margaritas

Yield: 16 servings*

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

This Easy Spicy Margarita recipe takes your classic marg and gives it a little extra kick with no extra effort. It can be made ahead of time and is easy to make for a crowd!

Ingredients

Spicy Simple Syrup Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 jalapeños, sliced**

Margarita Ingredients:

1 cup spicy simple syrup
2 cups lime juice***
3 cups tequila
1 cup triple sec****

Instructions

Spicy Simple Syrup Instructions:

Add the sugar, water and jalapeño to a small pan over medium to medium/high heat. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil until all the sugar has dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool completely before assembling the margaritas.*****

Margarita Instructions:

Add the spicy simple syrup, lime juice, tequila and triple sec to a pitcher. Stir to combine.
Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of a glass. Then dip the rim of the glass in salt, fill it with ice cubes and pour up a spicy margarita! Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

Notes

*The yield of 16 is based on the standard serving size of tequila. However, the serving size most people pour themselves is likely around 8-10.

**If you prefer a classic margarita and don't want to add any spice, simply omit the jalapeños altogether. That is it. Easy peasy!

***In my experience, about 7-8 standard limes (large limes) or 15-18 Key limes (small limes) equals 2 cups of lime juice.

****Don't have any triple sec? No problem! Just skip it. The marg will still be good without it.

*****Make sure to let the simple syrup cool completely unless you're looking to drink a warm margarita. Also, the simple syrup can be a day or two ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

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