Spicy Chocolate Margarita

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No Cinco De Mayo celebration is complete without a margarita and who am I to stray from this time honored tradition? Margaritas are some of my favorite drinks on the planet. And, although I typically scan the extensive variety of margarita flavors on the menu at my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant I, predictably, always settle for the classic. I love the mix of tart lime juice, sweet Cointreau and, of course, who could forget the Tequila.

But, when I recently came across a recipe for a chocolate margarita, I was intrigued. Could this be the flavor that would steer me away from the classic? Flavors of dark chocolate and cinnamon immediately reminded me of Mexican chocolate while the addition of Cointreau and Tequilla still brought the drink in line with what one would expect from a margarita.

a Margarita glass rimmed in chocolate on white marble with Fresno chilis and chopped chocolate surrounding it

But because I can never leave well enough alone, I took it one step further. To help balance out all the sweetness, I added a touch of cayenne pepper. That’s right, pepper and I’m here to tell you that the combination is dreamy.

The creamy chocolate, warm cinnamon, citrusy Cointreau combined with hints of agave delivered by the Tequila and just a touch of spicy cayenne is, indeed, a decadent treat worthy of a place of honor at a proper Cinco De Mayo celebration. And, shaken simply with a bunch of ice then served in a very large (my preference) glass rimmed in chocolate syrup and chopped chocolate is something that will not leave you disappointed.

Margarita being poured into a chocolate rimmed glass with Fresno chilis and chopped chocolate in the foreground

The only dilemma that I’m facing now is whether to have this marg with my dinner or dessert. Or both. Any suggestions?

Spicy Chocolate Margarita

Adapted from a recipe on Food Network
Flavors of dark chocolate, warm cinnamon, citrusy Cointreau, Tequila and a hint of cayenne pepper come together to create the most decadent margarita.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For The Rim:

  • dark chocolate syrup
  • finely chopped bittersweet chocolate

For The Margarita:

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate syrup
  • 4 oz Tequila
  • 2 oz chocolate liquor
  • 1½ oz Cointreau
  • 1½ oz heavy cream
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (you can add more if you prefer a more spicy cocktail)
  • ice for serving

Instructions
 

For the Rim:

  • Place the chocolate syrup and chopped chocolate in two separate dishes. Dip the rim of each glass in the syrup and then the chocolate to coat.

For the Margarita:

  • Combine all drink ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and and shake to combine. Pour into the prepared glasses. Serve cold.

Notes

You can combine all the ingredients ahead of time and keep refrigerated. Just before serving add ice and shake.
Keyword cocktail, easy

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