Spicy mezcal margaritas

Step by Step

Step 1

Make your spicy agave simple syrup. Add jalapeño, agave, water, and a pinch of salt to a sauce pan and whisk the two ingredients together. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Place a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker.

Step 3

Then, add mezcal, lime juice, orange liquor, agave simple syrup, and jalapeño round to the cocktail shaker and close. Shake the ice with the margarita to mix all ingredients together.

Step 4

Add a handful of ice to a glass and pour in the margarita. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and jalapeño rounds.

Tips and Warnings

If you would like an extra spicy margarita, add a whole sliced jalapeño (with seeds) to a bottle of mezcal and let it sit overnight. Then, pour the mezcal through a fine sieve and use the mezcal in your cocktail.
The spice level of your cocktail is also determined by how spicy your jalapeño is. Jalapeños vary in spice level, so be careful.
You will have left over spicy agave syrup. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.