Habanero Margarita
Our take on the popular margarita, featuring a simple blend of tequila, orange liqueur, freshly squeeze lime juice and a touch of our Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero Hot Sauce. Feel free to blend the mixture to make a frozen drink, or double the amount of hot sauce for extra spice.
Habanero Margarita Recipe
By Fat Cat Gourmet
Cook time:
5 min
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. silver or gold tequila (don't use anejo)
- 3/4 oz. orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero
- Slice of fresh chile, sprig of mint or slice or pineapple (for garnish -- optional)
- Kosher, rock salt or Tajin (to rim the glass -- optional)
Instructions
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero, sugar and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
- Taste for sweetness and spiciness levels, adjusting accordingly as needed by adding more sugar and Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero.
- Wet the rim of a high ball with lime juice and roll the rim of the glass in kosher or rock salt to cover.
- Pour contents of shaker into the high ball, garnish with slice of habanero or sprig of mint if desired, and enjoy.