Hot Honey Margarita
The Hot Honey Margarita turns up the heat with a fiery-sweet twist on the classic, featuring tequila, citrus, and a spicy honey kick.
Course: CocktailCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
3 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1 oz orange liqueur
1 oz hot honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 cup ice cubes
1 slice lime
1 slice jalapeño
1/4 cup salt
Directions
- Begin by preparing the glass edge with salt: spread the salt on a shallow plate, run a lime slice around the rim of two glasses, then dip the rim in the salt.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, hot honey, and chili powder in a shaker. Shake vigorously until all ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
- Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes, then strain the margarita mix from the shaker into each glass, ensuring an even distribution.
- Garnish with a lime slice and a jalapeño slice on the edge of each glass to add an extra spicy kick.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing spicy mixture that balances sweet and heat perfectly.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Spicy meets sweet in the Hot Honey Margarita, a bold cocktail that blends tequila, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and hot honey for a perfectly balanced sip. Rimmed with salt and chili powder and garnished with jalapeño, it’s a fiery twist on the classic margarita—ideal for happy hour or taco night.
