It’s hard to imagine it possible to love George Clooney even more than I already do, but then I found out he had his own tequila brand. George, it is possible. I love you even more than before! Since I was recently gifted a bottle George’s Casamigos Tequila for #CasaGC, it seemed only fitting to start playing around with cocktail recipes. The result? A spicy (aka caliente) margarita that I’ve affectionately named ‘The Clooney‘.
‘The Clooney’ is the result of an adaptation of the Barefoot Contessa‘s Jalapeño Margaritas, and inspired by my favourite drink at my favourite Mexican restaurant in Toronto, the spicy Margherita Milagro from Milagro Cantinas. Considering it is currently December, ‘The Clooney’ isn’t your typical festive cocktail, but there’s no doubt that its kick will keep you warm when its cold out. Keep reading for how to make it!
Ingredients:
(serves 1)
1oz Casamigos Tequila
1oz Triple Sec
1 lime, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp agave nectar
sprinkle of sea salt and extra for garnish
4 slices of jalepeno, 2 reserved for garnish
Dried red chilli pepper for garnish
Ice
Instructions:
- Place 2-3 cubes of ice in a cocktail shaker
- Pour Casamigos Tequila and Triple Sec over ice
- Use a citrus press to squeeze in the lime and lemon juices
- Add in the slices of jalepeno and dash of salt
- Cover shaker and SHAKE!
Serve:
- Rim a glass with sea salt
- Place 2-3 ice cubes into the glass
- Pour the cocktail over ice
- Garnish with two slices of Jalepeno
- Add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes
Serve & Enjoy!
xo
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