Chile-Agave Margarita Recipe

Chile-Agave Margarita : Spice up your party with this titillating cocktail. For added heat, don't seed the chile before muddling. Sensitive to heat? Skip the muddling; simply shake and strain.

Yield and Time needed

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook Time: 0 min
• Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar [ BUY NOW ]
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind [ BUY NOW ]
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt [ BUY NOW ]
• 8 thin slices Fresno chile, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon light agave nectar [ BUY NOW ]
• 2 ounces anejo tequila [ BUY NOW ]
• 1 ounce Grand Marnier

Method

1. Combine sugar, rind, and salt on a small plate. Rub rims of 2 glasses with a damp paper towel. Dip rims of glasses in sugar mixture..
2. Place 4 chile slices in a cocktail shaker; muddle slightly. Add remaining ingredients, and fill shaker with ice; shake vigorously 30 seconds or until drink is well chilled. Strain into prepared glasses.
3. Garnish each drink with 2 chile slices.

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