# Spicy Mezcal Margarita

A dry mezcal Margarita with fresh lime, orange liqueur, and a direct green-chilli heat.

## Ingredients

- 60 ml [Mezcal](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/mezcal.md)
- 30 ml [Cointreau](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/cointreau.md)
- 30 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 1 slice [Jalapeño](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/jalapeno.md) — Adjust to taste.

## Glassware

Rocks glass

## Garnish

- Salt rim — Optional.
- Lime wheel

## Method

1. Muddle the jalapeño slice in a shaker.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice until well chilled.
3. Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.

## Related drinks

- [Mezcal Margarita](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/mezcal-margarita.md): A bright, smoky Margarita balancing joven mezcal with Cointreau, fresh lime, and optional agave.
- [Spicy Margarita](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/spicy-margarita.md): A fresh Margarita sharpened with jalapeño heat and the green, citrusy lift of coriander leaf.
- [Siesta](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/siesta.md): A bright tequila sour balancing fresh grapefruit and lime with a measured dose of Campari.
- [Tia Mia](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/tia-mia.md): A smoky Mai Tai variation combining aged rum and mezcal with orange, almond, and fresh lime.

## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/spicy-mezcal-margarita
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/spicy-mezcal-margarita-f552e089.webp
- Recipe source: https://delmaguey.com/recipes/spicy-mezcalita/