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6 Oddball Twists on the Spicy Margarita

Tequila Raiders logo Tequila Raiders 01.06.2023 18:02:24 Pedro Wolfe
Spicy Margarita

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The spicy margarita apocalypse is upon us.

Equal parts exciting and commonplace, fiery twists on the fan-favorite cocktail have sprouted up like hot peppers at bars across the country. Everyone loves them even though no one has agreed on a single recipe that defines the trend.

Below, we've put together six spicy margarita concoctions that take the drink in bold new directions.

A quick note: every single one of these cocktails benefits from being rimmed with Tajin. If you plan on making spicy tequila cocktails of any variety, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle next time you hit the grocery store.

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In 2005, renowned bartender David Nepove won the Gran Centenario mixology competition with this sweet and spicy cocktail. Some say that it helped establish the spicy margarita as an American favorite.

The key ingredient in the Sweet Heat is Licor 43, a Spanish vanilla liqueur that blends in flavors of citrus, botanicals and plenty of spice. Usually topped off with fresh slices of jalapeño, Sweet Heat is a fantastic gourmet variation of a tried and true recipe.

(Photo: Camarena Tequila)

This blood-red Frankenstein of a cocktail is a mix between a michelada and, believe it or not, a birria taco.

Expectedly, this one takes a lot of preparation. You'll have to let your Birria Sangrita mix sit in the fridge overnight before dosing it with a heavy combo of beer and tequila. This is basically an entire meal wrapped up inside of a cocktail, so maybe plan on taking a nice nap after you're finished.

(Photo: Ancho Reyes)

If the Birria-Chelda is the cocktail version of a taco, then the Maria Verde is the cocktail version of guacamole.

The Maria Verde mix has existed for decades as a green-tinted alternative to the Bloody Mary. This particular version amps up the avocado while mixing in spicy Ancho Reyes chile liqueur. You'll have to break out the blender for this one and do plenty of food prep, but it's well worth the hassle if you don't feel like making a salad for your next meal.

(Photo: Vlad SlickBartender/Youtube)

A contentious fan favorite on TikTok, the Coronarita wears its absurd premise boldly on its sleeve (or, its bottle?).

These can be made a million different ways. Here, we've opted for a version invented by Youtube's very own Vlad SlickBartender that utilizes a frozen margarita (for maximum Corona-holding power) mixed with plenty of chile liqueur.

(Photo: Henry's Bar and Grill)

Venturing further into love-it-or-hate-it territory, the Mexican Candy Shot is the equivalent of a hot sauce-soaked Jolly Rancher.

Though you can also make this as a full-sized cocktail (known as the Mexican Lollipop), this potent mix of schnapps, spice and tequila is best suited for a quick shot chased with about a gallon of water. Proceed at your own risk:

(Photo: Victoria Hendzel/Unsplash)

Invented by Dan Greenbaum of New York's Attaboy bar, the Mexican Razorblade is a relatively straightforward margarita with an eye-catching twist.

The "razorblade" at the center of the cocktail is a floating cucumber garnish piled high with spicy chili pepper. This is an incredibly easy cocktail to make at home that somehow still feels like you're showing off.

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