Spicy Mexican Tamarind-Lime Margarita

This tasty drink is another one of the recipes I got from chef Eric Fischer at Altamar Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico. It packs a flavour punch! I finally got around to making it for friends last night, and it was a big hit (right guys?)

You can alter the spiciness to your liking by toning down (or up) the jalapeño pepper.

If you don’t have margarita glasses, no worries – a wine glass does the job!

What you need for one serving:

• 1/2 measure tamarind concentrate (I used Deliciosa brand)
• 1 measure tequila plus a dash more
• 1/2 measure Grand Marnier
• 1/4 measure simple syrup
• 1/2 measure Cointreau
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
• 1/2 banana pepper
• jalapeño pepper, to your liking – start with 1/4 teaspoon
• juice of 1/2 lime
• plenty of ice

What you do:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender, and blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the ice becomes slushy.
2. Dip the rim of the glass in lime juice, then salt (or skip this step and just drink it). Garnish with a wedge of lime.
3. Enjoy!