Margarita Toreada

Name: Margarita Toreada
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounces (240 ml) tequila blanco; 1 small serrano chile, stems removed and sliced; Chile-lime salt, for rimming glasses; 8 ounces (240 ml) Simple Syrup; 8 ounces (240 ml) fresh lime juice; 8 ounces (240 ml) tequila reposado

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Asada

By Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral

Published 2023

About

This spicy margarita is usually made with muddled jalapeño or jalapeño syrup, so we decided why not grill the fresh green chile first? The result is a cocktail that holds its own against all the tacos you will eat at the carne asada. We use serranos for their sharp flavor.

Ingredients

1 small serrano chile, stems removed and sliced
8 ounces (240 ml) tequila blanco

Americas
Mexico
Central America
Spicy
Vegan
Drinks
Gluten-free

Method

If your grill is on, grill the serrano chile over an open fire until charred on all sides. If not, char it in a cast-iron pan over medium heat.

In a pitcher, muddle the serrano. Add the tequilas, lime juice, and simple syrup and stir well to combine. Add 2 cups (