Description
Tajín Margaritas are a classic, fresh squeezed Lime margarita with a Tajín rim around the glass. It combines smoky flavors from the chiles in the Tajín with fresh citrus and it's absolutely incredible! Plus, these easy cocktails are ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Margaritas:
- 4 ounces fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
- 3 ounces Tequila (Casamigos Blanco or Patron Silver preferred)
- 2 ounces Simple Syrup
- 3 cups of crushed ice
Tajin Rim and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon Tajin Seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 lime wedges
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon of frozen Jalapeño shaving, shaved on microplane (Freeze a whole jalapeño for 3-4 hours or overnight for the best texture)
Instructions
- Grab two margarita glasses, or cocktail glasses, and two small plates: the first plate will have 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and the second will have 1 tablespoon of Tajín seasoning. Spread the Tajín seasoning out into a small circle. Set the entire rim into the lime juice, rolling around to coat the entire glass. Keep the glass upside down and dip the lime juice coated rim right into the Tajín seasoning. Repeat with the second glass and set aside.
- Freshly squeeze the lime juice into a pyrex dish or bowl.
- Fill a cocktail shaker half way full with ice. Pour in lime juice, grand marnier, tequila, simple syrup. Shake to combine.
- Carefully fill each glass 3/4 full with ice, without touching the Tajín rim. Pour margarita over the ice. Top with lime wedge. Optional: Using a microplane, zest the frozen jalapeño over the tops of the glasses. Use just a dusting for flavor so it's not overpowering and too spicy. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to cover the rim of the glass entirely with lime juice or the Tajín will not stick well.
- The Jalapeño needs to be in the freezer for several hours before it will shave into almost dust on the microplane zester. If it doesn't fall off the bottom of the zester, it's not frozen enough. If this happens, just stir a bit of it into the cocktail.
- Serve these margaritas right away to avoid the ice melting.
- These cocktails are strong, so make sure you or guests drink responsibly. There is no sour mix in the ingredients and everything is fresh, with a significant amount of alcohol. They also don't taste that strong because of the lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican