As the mercury rises, so does our thirst for fierce and fiery cocktails.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sinking your toes into the sand, you need a drink with a kick. Look no further than the spicy margarita. It’s a cocktail that’s both easy to make — combine ingredients into a shaker and whirl them around for a few seconds — and also full of flavor. You can also personalize your spicy marg to fit your exact cravings.
Want something fruity and extra refreshing on a hot day? Add a freshly squeezed juice of your choice. Craving something smokier and sexier? Consider substituting mezcal for tequila.
Those jonesing for that fire-burning high can simply add a few more jalapeños or some spicy tincture to the mix. Stir up a pitcher at home, or sip one from the experts at one of our favorite East End establishments. Just don’t forget to order a side of water — and see how hot you can go.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with a Tajín rim, jalapeño slice and lime wheel.
Agave mixture:
Pour out half the bottle of agave into quart containers, filling each one halfway. Fill the rest of the container up with hot water. Shake well.
Jalapeño tincture:
Slice the jalapeños. Add them to the Everclear. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours. Strain.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. Garnish with a cucumber slice or lime wheel
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 8 to 10 seconds. Double strain over ice in a rocks glass rimmed with Tajín Clásico Seasoning. Top with a dehydrated lime wheel.
Combine all ingredients in a shaking tin with ice. Shake. Fine strain into double Old-Fashioned glass or coupe. (To make it spicy, add 6 dashes of spicy tincture.)
Spicy tincture:
Slice the yellow and red habañeros with seeds. Add to a large container with tequila. Let steep for 24 hours. Strain.
Saline:
Blend ingredients until incorporated for 1 quart of saline.