Description
A delicious and easy-to-make margarita that perfectly balances sweet heat from hot honey with zesty lime and smooth tequila, offering a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 oz Hot Honey
- 0.5 oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
- Kosher Salt for rimming
- Crushed Ice
- Soda Water (optional)
- Lime Wedge or Wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it into kosher salt. Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz hot honey, 0.5 oz Cointreau, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to ensure the hot honey is well combined.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
- Top with a splash of soda water for a refreshing fizz, if desired.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel before serving your Deliciosa Hot Honey Margarita.
Notes
- For an extra visual appeal, add a sprig of mint with your lime garnish.
- Store any leftover margarita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to achieve your preferred level of spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg