Spicy Sunset Margarita

This refreshing Spicy Sunset Margarita is a perfect blend of heat and acidity, featuring the fiery kick of habanero and the tangy zest of grapefruit. The longer you steep the tequila with the chiles, the spicier this cocktail becomes. It's a vibrant and invigorating drink that's sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Spicy Sunset Margarita

A refreshing and spicy margarita with the heat of habanero and the acidity of grapefruit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1-2 slices of habanero chile
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine tequila and habanero slices. Let it sit for at least 3 hours, or longer for a spicier flavor. Discard the chiles.
  2. Moisten the rim of a glass with water and dip it into salt to coat lightly, then fill with ice.
  3. Add grapefruit juice to the shaker with tequila and fill with ice.
  4. Stir until cold, then strain into the prepared glass.