Haunted Margarita
A delightful mix of sweet, spicy flavors with a hint of the macabre, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila (blanco or silver)
- 1 oz Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 oz Spicy Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
- Salt for rimming (optional mix with chili powder)
- Lime Wheel for garnish
- Chili Powder (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the glass with lime juice and dip it into salt or a salt-chili powder mix.
- Juice fresh limes until you have 1 oz of juice, ensuring no seeds are included.
- Mix in a cocktail shaker: 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz spicy simple syrup, and 1 oz orange liqueur.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker, covering the liquid fully.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until frosty.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and optional chili powder on top.
Notes
For variations, consider using mezcal for a smoky flavor or adding muddled fruits for a fruity twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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