The best skinny spicy margarita recipe made with tequila, fresh lime, orange juice, and a hint of jalapeño. They're easy to make with just 5 ingredients and served in tajin rimmed glasses! The best healthier spicy margs.
2ounces(¼ cup) silver tequila, also called Blanco tequila
1.5ounces(3 Tbsp) fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
1ounce(2 Tbsp) fresh orange juice, about ½ an orange
1 - 2tsphoney or agave nectar, optional depending on your desired level of sweetness
2 - 3slicesslices of fresh jalapeño, add more for spicer margarita
1lime, sliced for garnish
Tajin seasoning or coarsely ground sea salt
Instructions
Add tajin onto a small plate. Wet the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the top edge, then dip it into the tajin. Fill the glass with ice and set it to the side.
In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, honey (optional), and jalapeño slices. Top with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a sealable jar or water bottle.
Strain and pour into tajin rimmed glass.
Garnish with lime wedges and extra jalapeño slices. Enjoy!
Notes
Honey: Feel free to use stevia or your favorite sweetener too. How to make pitcher margaritas: Scale this recipe by 6. Just add all your ingredients to a large pitcher, stir, adds lots of ice, and enjoy!