Cajun Margarita Recipe

Spice up your margarita game with this fiery Cajun twist! Inspired by HBO's True Blood and found on TideandThyme.com, this recipe blends the classic margarita with a kick of Louisiana heat. Infuse your tequila with chiles for an extra layer of flavor (allow time for steeping!), then blend with orange liqueur, margarita mix, and a dash of hot sauce for the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. Perfect for a warm evening or a spooky Halloween party!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 7.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Margarita

  • Chile Infused Tequila
  • 1/2 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1/2 cup margarita mix (or 1/4 cup lime juice and 2 tbsp agave nectar)
  • Crystal Hot Sauce
  • 2 cups ice
  • Chili Pepper
  • Lime Slice
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Serrano Peppers
  • Tequila

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How to Make Cajun Margarita

  1. **Infuse the Tequila:** Combine tequila, dried chiles, and water in a jar. Cover and let steep at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  2. **Strain the Tequila:** Strain the infused tequila through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bottle or jar. Store in a cool, dark place.
  3. **Prep the Glasses:** Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass and dip into coarse sea salt.
  4. **Blend the Margaritas:** Combine the chile-infused tequila, orange liqueur, margarita mix, hot sauce, and ice in a blender.
  5. **Blend until Smooth:** Blend on high speed for 1 minute, or until the ice is completely crushed and the mixture is smooth.
  6. **Serve:** Pour the margaritas into the prepared glasses.
  7. **Garnish:** Garnish each margarita with a lime wedge and a whole chile pepper.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g