El Nino

Turn up the heat with the bold and zesty El Nino margarita—a tantalizing cocktail that brings a fiery twist to the classic margarita. Crafted with smooth silver tequila, vibrant orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice, this drink gets its signature kick from muddled jalapeño slices and a touch of chili powder. Balanced with a hint of agave syrup for natural sweetness, it's the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and citrusy. The glass, rimmed with a blend of coarse salt and chili powder, sets the stage for every sip to burst with flavor. Ready in just five minutes, this spicy margarita is ideal for happy hour or any celebration that calls for a little extra heat. Garnish with a jalapeño slice or lime wedge, and let your taste buds ride the storm of flavor in the El Nino!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Silver tequila
• 1 oz Triple sec or orange liqueur
• 1 oz Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz Agave syrup
• 3 pieces Jalapeño slices
• 0.25 tsp Chili powder
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 tsp Coarse salt
• 1 piece Lime wedge
• 1 piece Jalapeño round (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the glass by running a lime wedge around the rim. Mix the coarse salt and chili powder on a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the mixture to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices to release their heat and flavor.

Step 3

Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice cubes to the shaker.

Step 4

Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

Step 5

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if desired) and strain the margarita mixture into the glass.

Step 6

Garnish with a slice of jalapeño or a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy El Nino margarita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	395 grams (395.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	285

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2292mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 25.00g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 19.90g
Protein 0.20g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 59mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 98.3%