Spicy N' Sweet Red Chile–guava Margarita

Submitted by Raquel Grinnell

"My favorite Mexican restaurant in Baltimore has a spicy/sweet margarita that is very similar to this one; in honor of Cinco de Mayo, I am posting it here! I like the idea of rimming the glass with a salt-sugar combo... Prep time is infusion time for the tequila."

 

• Ready In: 48hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 large pitcher
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups tequila, Chile-Infused (recipe to follow)
• 1 1⁄2 cups triple sec
• 1 1⁄2 cups guava nectar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh lime juice
• 10 lime wedges
• salt, for rimming the glasses
• ice
• 10 small red chilies, for garnish (optional)

• FOR THE CHILE-INFUSED TEQUILA

• 6 small dried red chilies, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
• 1 (750 ml) bottle 100 percent agave tequila

directions

1. Make the tequila at least 48 hours in advance: Place red chiles in tequila. Allow to infuse for 2 days or more.
2. Combine tequila, Triple Sec, guava nectar, orange juice, and lime juice in a pitcher and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. To serve, rim a rocks glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the outside and then dipping the glass in salt.
4. Fill the glass with ice, add the margarita mixture, and garnish with a skewered chile pepper (if using).