Spice Up Your Margarita!
Anejo Spicy Margarita
Bam! This is a new way to experience a tasty margarita with friends and family. Try this drink is nice with a fresh mango salsa and chips.
- 1 1/2 oz anejo tequila
- 1/4 oz Grand Marnier - orange liquor
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (or your favorite chili powder)
- 1 lime wedge
- salt or sugar for rim
Simple Syrup
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
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Pour all drink ingredients in an ice filled cocktail shaker (see simple syrup recipe, if needed). If you like your rim salted or sugared, rub your lime on the edge of the glass and dip into the salt or sugar. Shake vigorously and strain into ice filled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Simple Syrup
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Combine all 3 ingredients in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. All the sugar crystals should completely dissolve. Remove from the heat and pour into a clean medium-size bowl. Let cool completely before using. If you are short on time, you can cool the syrup over an ice bath. Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, indefinitely, if kept in an airtight container.