![]() My favorite spicy bitters are Fire Tincture (Firewater) by Scrappy’s Bitters. It’s a nice way to add varying degrees of heat to a batch of margaritas. It’s very easy to use and can easily be added to individual cocktails to taste. Spicy bitters offer very clean heat with no vegetal off-flavors. Spicy bitters (instant): My favorite method for heating up cocktails is spicy bitters. I usually leave the jalapenos in the cocktail so it continues to warm the drink as you sip. Start with 2-3 slices per drink and add more as needed. ![]() This method works pretty well but is not as efficient and requires more Jalapenos per cocktail. Quick shake infusion (instant): For a quick kick of heat in your cocktail, shake your margarita along with a few slices of Jalapeno. Use 2-3 Jalapenos or 1-2 Habaneros per 750ml bottle. Excess exposure will lead to green vegetal off-flavors. Be sure to remove all the Jalapenos and strain out any remaining seeds before storing tequila longer term. Soak 2-3 Jalapenos, seeds included, for 10-12 hours or overnight in tequila in a large mason jar or sealed container. Jalapeno-infused tequila (1 day): Make your own Jalapeno-infused tequila by soaking halved Jalapeno in your favorite blanco tequila. Here are some reliable and affordable options I recommend: There are several mid-range tequilas that are really good without breaking the bank. I enjoy top-shelf tequila for sipping but skip it for margaritas, especially when it comes to infusions. There is no need to use expensive tequila for margaritas. 3-4 dashes are all you need for balanced heat. My favorite Habanero-infused bitters are Fire Tincture (Firewater) by Scrappy’s Bitters. ![]() Spicy bitters (instant): My favorite hack for quickly heating up cocktails is spicy bitters.Quick shake infusion (instant): For a quick kick of heat in your cocktail, shake your margarita along with a few slices of Jalapeno.If you overshoot on heat, you can cut the batch with additional tequila. Start with 2-3 Jalapenos or 1-2 Habaneros per 750ml bottle. Jalapeno-infused tequila (1 day): Make your own Jalapeno-infused tequila by soaking halved Jalapenos in your favorite blanco tequila.Here are three easy ways to spice up your next margarita: As a quick tip, you can divide a 750ml bottle of tequila between two 12-ounce mason jars and experiment with Hababeros and Jalapenos in smaller batches (pictured above). Be sure to wear gloves when handling hot peppers and never touch your eyes as they’re very potent. If you’re feeling bold you can use hotter peppers such as Habaneros or Scotch Bonnets. The key to success is quick oil extraction without any unwanted green vegetal flavors from extended contact. I highly recommend you grab extra peppers and carefully taste them before soaking them in tequila. I’ve come across Jalapenos that are like bell peppers and others that are quite spicy. ![]() There is always going to be variance among the same types of peppers. When making your own infusions, it’s important to find Jalapenos (or any peppers) that are actually spicy. The most obvious options are buying spicy tequila or making your own Jalapeno-infused tequila at home. There are a few approaches when it comes to making spicy margaritas. Because sometimes we just need to spice things up a little and nothing goes better with heat than citrus and tequila! How to Make Jalapeno-Infused Tequila My Jalapeno-infused margarita recipe is essentially a classic margarita made with simple syrup, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and fresh Jalapenos. On paper, the idea simply should not work, but then again margaritas are magic The spicy margarita was born from infusing margaritas with hot peppers. The combination of tequila, lime, and agave never fails to amaze me. The margarita, arguably the world’s most beloved cocktail, offers an abundance of spins and variations.
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