Spicy Clementine Margarita

Name: Spicy Clementine Margarita
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 fresh jalapeño chilli; 300 mL tequila; 150 mL Cointreau; 150 mL clementine juice, freshly squeezed; 50 mL lime juice, freshly-squeezed; Ice cubes; 1 fresh jalapeño chilli, sliced

We’ve added a festive twist to the popular tequila cocktail. Use freshly squeezed orange juice, if you prefer.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 17 August 2022

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We've given the classic margarita cocktail a spicy orange twist, the perfect thing to welcome in the New Year with!

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Yields:

Total Time:

10 mins

Cal/Serv:

200

Ingredients

1 fresh jalapeño chilli
300 ml tequila
150 ml Cointreau
150 ml clementine juice, freshly squeezed
50 ml lime juice, freshly-squeezed

To serve

Ice cubes
1 fresh jalapeño chilli, sliced

Directions

1. Step 1For the cocktail, slice the chilli in 1/2 lengthways, add to a large jug and bash a few times with the end of a rolling pin.
2. Step 2Stir in remaining cocktail ingredients. Fill 6 short tumblers with ice, then strain in the cocktail. Garnish with jalapeño slices and serve.

Get ahead:

Mix the cocktail up to 2hr ahead. Cover and chill. Complete recipe to serve.