Name: Spicy Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 c. tequila blanco -; 1 jalapeño, quartered -; 1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2" slices -; 1 tsp. granulated sugar -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; Lime wedges, for glass and garnish -; 2 oz. infused tequila -; 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) -; 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice -; Sliced jalapeño, for garnish -

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Ingredients for - Spicy Margarita

1. 2 c. tequila blanco -

2. 1 jalapeño, quartered -

3. 1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2" slices -

4. 1 tsp. granulated sugar -

5. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

6. Lime wedges, for glass and garnish -

7. 2 oz. infused tequila -

8. 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) -

9. 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice -

10. Sliced jalapeño, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Spicy Margarita

1. Stage

In a large clean jar, combine tequila and jalapeño. Using handle of a wooden spoon, gently muddle jalapeño. Add cucumber and seal jar.

2. Stage

Store in a cool, dark place at least 8 hours or up to 12. Strain tequila mixture, discard solids, and pour back into jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Stage

Make Ahead: Tequila can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

4. Stage

In a small shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and salt. Run a lime wedge around rim of a rocks glass and dip into sugar mixture to coat.

5. Stage

In a cocktail shaker, combine infused tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into prepared ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeño slices.