Spicy Citrus Chill

Raise a glass to summer with this spicy citrus margarita, perfect for adding some warmth to your cocktail lineup. This easy tequila-based drink combines the zesty flavors of lime with a hint of mild chili powder and a dash of hot sauce. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, the Spicy Citrus Chill is sure to add a kick to your summer celebrations.

Spicy Citrus Chill

A zesty and spicy margarita with a hint of chili powder and hot sauce, perfect for summer sipping.

4.17 from 94 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp mild chili powder
  • 0.80 oz lime juice, plus the zest of 1/2 a lime (reserve one squeezed lime wedge)
  • 1.70 oz blanco or reposado tequila
  • 0.80 oz triple sec (Cointreau)
  • Dash of hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix together 1 tsp of salt, the chili powder, and lime zest, and sprinkle it onto a saucer.
  2. Rub the reserved lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or coupe glass, then dip in the chili salt to cover the rim.
  3. Put the lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and hot sauce in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into the glass and serve.