SPICY MARGARITAS

Spicy margaritas just might be my favorite cocktail. These are so easy to make for a party or even for taco Tuesday! Bring a pitcher of these to your next get together and your friends will think you’re Ina Garten. Here’s how to make them:

MARGARITA INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 cups tequila blanco (I like Espolon)

• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

• 3/4 cup club soda

• 3 ounces simple syrup

• 1 or 2 jalapenos, sliced

SWEET SPICY RIM SALT INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon Tajin seasoning

• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

MAKE THE MARGARITA:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a pitcher and stir.

2. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a glass and dip the rim into the sweet, spicy salt.

3. Carefully add ice to the glass.

4. Pour in your margarita, garnish with a jalapeno slice and enjoy!

Take these to the next level by adding 3/4 cup of fresh fruit juice. My favorite is blended watermelon or pineapple. Strawberry is so good too. Literally anything will work. Substitute the club soda for coconut La Croix = pina colada margarita. Yum.