Name: Picante de la Casa (Spicy Margarita)
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 slice red chili pepper; 3 sprig Coriander/cilantro; 60 ml Reposado tequila; 30 ml Lime juice; 20 ml Agave syrup

Ingredients

1 slice

Red chili pepper (jalapeño/fresno chili 10,000 SHU) deseeded

3 sprig

Coriander/Cilantro leaves

2 fl oz

Reposado tequila (100% agave)

1 fl oz

Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

²⁄₃ fl oz

Agave syrup (agave nectar)

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of chilli pepper slices.

Method

MUDDLE chilli and coriander/cilantro in base of shaker.

Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.

FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

Garnish with chilli pepper slices. (Depending on strength, perhaps warn drinker not to eat.)

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

18.9 grams of pure alcohol

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Comments & Discussion

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Luca Sorriso Valvo 1y

On a further attempt to pimp this fantastic cocktail, I ran out of lime juice and replaced it with one fresh passion fruit, which added a bit of acidity but also a smooth sweetness and a touch of exotic fruit flavor.

Gillian Williams 1y

I muddled a small slice of scotch bonnet with the coriander and Silver tequila. It was a fabulously refreshing drink with a background of chilli heat. Fantastic

Luca Sorriso Valvo 1y

After making (and enjoying) this cocktail many a time, I dared exploring with a little twist. I have replaced the agave syrup with a mascobado sugar syrup infused with a mix of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamon, vanilla, tonka beans). It added a deep layer of complexity and warmth, which definitely worked very well. However, the freshness and perfect balance of the original version is unbeatable.

Avery Garnett 2y

This was a real sleeper hit for me - yes, a tommy's margarita is good. Yes, I could imagine the freshness of coriander goes well with agave...but this was outstandingly good. I don't tend to keep coriander around but I may do just to make these.

G. M. Genovese Premium Member 2y

For the most part, I agree with all the comments here. Great, as it is, but the agave could definitely come down a notch (1/2 oz sounds perfect)... I had to deviate because of what was on hand... slice of green Serrano plus two shakes of Tajin... one of the better Margarita riffs. (24 Feb 2024, 11:31a)

Caleb Cosman 26w

Yes, usually you want to dilute the agave with a 1:1 or 2:1. 2 parts agave to 1 water for margarita type drinks like the Picante. Then you can use 3/4 oz. I got to work at Soho House Toronto for 2 yrs and this was a staple and favourite of the members. You can certainly play with the viscosity and amount though, it's all preference but I still recommend some dilution simply for a better mix and you'll get slightly more of the cocktail in the end result with that touch of water.

Luca Sorriso Valvo 2y

Excellent, and it leaves space to a variety of spiciness. Perfect to cool down a hot summer night, but also paired with fish dishes or any Mexican food.

Luca Sorriso Valvo 2y

I am making this cocktail often, and my favourite is when I substantially increase the amount of coriander, maybe 5-6 times the indicated quantity (and leaving the whole stems, not just the tips).
One of my favourites.

Luca Sorriso Valvo 1y

I have tried several variations of this one, including chocolate bitters, fresh cherry tomatoes and orange bitters. The latter, together with a boost on chili (used a triple dose of a Seychelles chili pepper instead of the milder Jalapeño for a more distinctive flavor) gave the best improvement of the original recipe. Still the "easy" cocktail to beat.

Shirley Scott 2y

This is by far my favorite cocktail of all time-although I did decrease syrup to 1/2 oz. Unfortunately, it goes down way too easy and a double is a whopping 4 oz of tequila 😬

Linda Shaverin Hirsh Premium Member 3y

A warm June evening in London … short ribs on the barbecue … family gathered on the patio. What could be better …? A round of Picante de la Casa cocktails - that’s what! We love all things spicy and the Picante was a perfect match for pre-dinner snacks/hors d’œuvres and if we hadn’t already opened a wonderful bottle of Amarone to accompany the main plate, I think another round of Picante cocktails would have been a great foil for the spicy, smokey meat as well. My new summer favourite.

Christoph Henrici 4y

This is really a great one. Nice mix of “picante”, sour and sweetness with a reposada

Picante de la Casa (Spicy Margarita)

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Picante de la Casa (Spicy Margarita)

How to make

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Method

Garnish

Flavour Profile

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

History

Review

Variations/similar cocktails

Gallery

Comments & Discussion

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