Spicy Tajín Margarita Recipe

Guests love this spicy rim — especially for bachelorettes and summer taco nights. We pre-rim glasses with Tajín and batch the base mix in a large container (minus the lime) to stay fresh. Add fresh lime at the last second for max brightness.


Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 cocktail

Nothing screams party like a zesty, refreshing margarita. This spicy Tajín-rimmed version adds a bold twist that’s always a crowd favorite at our events. A simple, fun recipe perfect for summer, celebrations, or Taco Tuesdays.

🌶 Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila (blanco recommended)
  • 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau for a smoother flavor)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • Tajín seasoning for the rim
  • Lime wedge for garnish

🍸 Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip into Tajín seasoning to coat.
  2. Shake the cocktail: In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec (or Cointreau), lime juice, and agave syrup with ice. Shake well.
  3. Serve: Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the margarita over the ice.
  4. Garnish: Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and enjoy immediately.

✨ Bartender Tip

When prepping for events, we pre-batch the margarita base (tequila, Cointreau, lime, agave) in bottles and rim the glasses fresh with Tajín onsite. It keeps the flavors bright and the rim spicy-crisp!

❓ Tajín Margarita FAQs

How do you make it less spicy?

Skip the Tajín on the rim and use plain salt instead for a traditional margarita flavor without the extra spice.

What’s the best tequila for margaritas?

Use a blanco (silver) tequila for a clean, crisp taste. Reposado can add more depth if you prefer a richer flavor.

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