The “Smoking Gun” Margarita
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 15m Ready In
A smoky, spicy margarita with a kick from burned jalapeños. Perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- Margarita salt
- 1 jalapeño pepper sliced
- 3/4 lbs tequila
- 4 cup crushed ice
- 1/4 lbs Cointreau
- 1/2 lbs fresh lime juice
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 1 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 7.94 mg
- Iron: 0.05 mg
- Magnesium: 4.54 mg
- Phosphorus: 7.94 mg
- Potassium: 66.3 mg
- Zinc: 0.05 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- Margarita salt
- 3/4 lbs tequila
- 4 cup crushed ice
- 1/4 lbs Cointreau
- 1/2 lbs fresh lime juice
Prepare
- Slice 1 jalapeño pepper
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
If desired, rim four glasses with margarita salt. Place the glasses in the fridge or freezer to chill.
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Step 2.
Slice 1 jalapeño pepper. Place the slices in a microwave-safe bowl, pour 3 ounces of tequila over them, and microwave for 10 seconds.
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Step 3.
Carefully ignite the tequila-soaked jalapeños and let them burn briefly until the flame subsides.
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Step 4.
Fill a blender with 4 cups crushed ice. Add the remaining 9 ounces tequila, 4 ounces Cointreau, and 8 ounces fresh lime juice. Then add the burned jalapeños. Blend at high speed until smooth.
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Step 5.
Serve the margarita in the chilled glasses.