Spicy Melon Margarita

This Spicy Melon Margarita combines the heat of jalapeño with the sweetness of Midori and the refreshing acidity of lime. It's a perfect balance of spicy and sweet, with a hint of herbal notes from the cilantro.

Spicy Melon Margarita

A refreshing and spicy tequila cocktail with the flavors of melon, jalapeño, and cilantro.

4.78 from 51 votes
Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Tequila Ocho plata
  • 3/4 ounce Midori
  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar
  • 2 slices jalapeño pepper
  • 7 cilantro leaves
  • Garnish: cilantro sprig

Instructions

  1. Combine tequila, Midori, lime juice, agave nectar, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro leaves in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  3. Double-strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro.