Best Triple Sec for Margarita (+ Spicy Margarita Recipe)
While there may be many ways to customize a margarita, there are a few key ingredients that must be present. Margaritas are made using tequila, orange liqueur, and some form of citrus juice. So what’s the best triple sec for margaritas? In this post, you’ll learn how to choose this orange liqueur.
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila (also known as blanco tequila)
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1/2 oz sweetener (or to taste, you can use simple syrup or agave nectar)
- ice cubes
- salt, chili powder, and lime wedges for rimming the class
Instructions
- Salt the rim: Fill a small plate with salt. Rub a piece of lemon slice around the rim of the serving glass and immediately dip into salt and chili powder. Set aside.
- Slice the jalapeno: Cut it into thin slices. Then remove the seeds.
- Make the spicy margarita mix: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, syrup and jalapeno slices. Shake for about 20 seconds. Give it a taste and add more syrup or other ingredients if needed.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into the rimmed glass. Garnish with lime wedges and jalapeno slices. Serve and enjoy!