Spicy Mama-Rita Recipe

Tequila
Prep time: 10 mins
Author: The Bar
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Double the heat, double the fun. The Spicy Mama-Rita is the margarita you make when you want something with a little more attitude. 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila adds its signature slow burn to a vibrant, citrus-forward cocktail that hits all the right notes — spicy, tangy, and completely addictive. A crowd-pleaser with a kick. Mom would approve.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño infused tequila
    1.5oz
  • Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
    1/2 cup
  • Lime juice
    0.5oz
  • Simple syrup
    0.5oz
  • Half a jalapeño
    sliced
  • Soda water

Method

  1. Step 1

    Muddle the jalapeño in a glass.

  2. Step 2

    Add infused tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.

  3. Step 3

    Stir to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Strain and pour over ice.

  5. Step 5

    Top with soda water.

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In this recipe

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Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Granulated Sugar

  • 8 oz. Water

Directions

  1. In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.

  2. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.

  3. Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.

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