3 Ingredient Spicy Margarita with Limeade Recipe
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Jump to RecipeYou’ll love this 3 ingredient spicy margarita with limeade recipe is the easiest, tastiest cocktail you can make without any margarita mix! It takes just 5 minutes to make, and you can make your drink as spicy (or mild) as you like.
Skip the sugary bottled drink mixes, and make a delicious margarita with just 3 inexpensive supermarket ingredients. It has wonderful flavor, a hint of spice, and can easily be batch made for a crowd.
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This super simple margarita has just 3 ingredients, and none of that too-sweet margarita mix! It’s made with fresh jalapeno peppers, bottled limeade, and your favorite tequila (I like reposado). It couldn’t be simpler to make – add fresh sliced jalapeno peppers into the bottled limeade, let it sit for at least an hour, and mix with your favorite tequila. A fantastic cocktail for the 21+ crowd!
I love that anyone can make this easy recipe, and you can control the spice levels to suit your own tastes. Add 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers depending on how much spice you like, and pour over ice.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s light, refreshing, and has a wonderful jalapeno lime flavor!
- No complicated ingredients or mixes – just 3 simple ingredients (including tequila).
- Anyone can make this recipe – no fancy bartending required.
- It’s great as a batch cocktail for a party – this recipe is easy to double or triple for guests.
- Follow our step-by-step instructions below and make this drink in minutes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Limeade – I use a store-bought bottled limeade, but you can also use a frozen version that is concentrated and mix with water. Limeade is just lime juice, sugar, and water – so it’s also light on ingredients and has a more deep, citrusy taste than lemonade.
Fresh jalapeno peppers give this margarita it’s spice! I like to add 2 margaritas for 64 ounces of limeade, making it a great sweet/spicy balance. If you want a more mild drink, you can use 1 jalapeno, or if you want a spicier one, add 3 peppers – up to you!
Tequila – you can use your favorite kind of tequila. We like reposado which has a wonderful flavor. You can use blaco or anejo tequila, or even try this with mezcal for a smoky flavor.
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Substitutions and Variations
You can try a different pepper if you prefer – serrano peppers or habanero are slightly spicier, and will give you a lot more heat!
You can make this with lemonade as well.
Want a lighter version, try a zero sugar limeade, or one made with artificial sweeteners for a lower sugar version.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Thinly slice your jalapeno peppers, discarding the stems.
Step 2: Add the jalapeno peppers into the bottle of limeade. You may have to pour out 1/2 up or so from the bottle so the peppers will fit.
Step 1: Place the top back on the limeade and shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight for a spicier mix.
Step 2: Fill a margarita glass with ice. Add 1/2 cup of the limeade mix with 2 ounces of tequila. Stir and enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
Yes you could, but one benefit to using bottled limeade is that it already has sweetness added. If you swap it for fresh lime juice, you’ll need to add a sweetener like simple syrup or agave nectar to balance the tartness of the lime.
It depends on how long the jalapeno peppers sit in the drink! For a mild kick, remove the seeds and only infuse for a few minutes. For extra heat, leave the seeds in and let them soak longer (up to 24 hours).
Yes, this recipe is great to make ahead! Mix the limeade and tequila together and store in the fridge. Add the sliced jalapeños at least 1 hour before serving so the drink gets a nice, fresh heat without being too overpowering.
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- Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe
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3 Ingredient Spicy Margaritas with Limeade
Ingredients
- 64 ounces limeade
- 2 jalapeno peppers sliced
- 1 cup reposado tequila
Instructions
- Thinly slice your jalapeno peppers, discarding the stems.
- Add the jalapeno peppers into the bottle of limeade. You may have to pour out 1/2 up or so from the bottle so the peppers will fit.
- Place the top back on the limeade and shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight for a spicier mix.
- Fill a margarita glass with ice. Add 1/2 cup of the limeade mix with 2 ounces of tequila. Stir and enjoy.
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