Orange Chipotle Margarita

Name: Orange Chipotle Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sicilian sea salt; 1 tsp pure orange extract; 1/4 tsp chipotle chili pepper; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 2 oz tequila; 1/2 tsp pure orange extract; 1/4 tsp chipotle chili pepper

Got 5 minutes? You can craft a wow-worthy Orange Chipotle Margarita! Mix McCormick® Pure Orange Extract and Chipotle Chili Pepper with traditional margarita ingredients for a sweet n’ spicy, smoky show-stopper. Don't forget the Orange Chipotle Salt for the rim!

Ingredients

Orange Chipotle Salt
1/4 cup sicilian sea salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Chipotle Chili Pepper
Margarita
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 ounces tequila
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Chipotle Chili Pepper

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Orange Chipotle Salt, mix all ingredients in large resealable plastic bag. Knead bag until extract and chipotle are evenly distributed. Spread salt on large plate or baking sheet and allow to dry before using. Store in air tight container.
2 Place 2 tablespoons Orange Chipotle Salt on small plate. Wet outside rims of 2 margarita glasses with lime wedge. Dip glasses into salt mixture to coat rim.
3 For the Margarita, fill cocktail shaker with 2 cups of ice. Add agave nectar, lime juice, tequila, extract and chipotle; shake until well mixed and chilled. Immediately strain into prepared glasses.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Test Kitchen Tip : Don’t have a cocktail shaker? Place margarita ingredients in large measuring cup with ice. Stir until well mixed and chilled, and strain into prepared beverage glasses.