Spicy Mint Margarita for Cinco de Mayo!

A spicy mint Margarita is one of the most refreshing cocktails around. Delicious for Cinco de Mayo but also every other day during the year. For the orange liqueur, use triple sec, Cointreau, Gran Gala, Grand Mariner, or any other orange brandy.

Spicy Mint Margarita

2 ounces tequila

2 ounces Margarita mix

1 ounce orange liqueur

Muddled jalapeño

Muddled mint

Directions

Add a thin jalapeño slice and 4 to 5 mint leaves into a glass. Add two ounces of tequila and muddle the jalapeño and mint until they start to break apart and the liquid has a nice green hue. Strain the tequila into a martini shaker. Add the Margarita mix and orange liqueur, then fill the shaker with ice. Shake well to mix, then transfer into a glass. Garnish with a mint sprig threaded through a lime and jalapeño wheel.