Hatch Chile Margarita

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   If desired, rub rim of chilled glass with lime and dip glass into salt to coat. Carefully add ice to rimmed glass.

2. 2

   In cocktail shaker (or another pint glass), add ice, Hatch Chile Tequila, tequila blanco, limeade, and juice from lime wedge. Shake (or stir) well. Strain drink into glass. Add more fresh lime juice to taste.

3. 3

   Garnish with thin slice of lime and/or strip of roasted Hatch chile.

4. 4

   This recipe can be scaled up for a pitcher, using cups instead of ounces.

5. 5

   For spicier drink, use 2 ounces Hatch Chile Tequila and omit tequila blanco.

6. 6

   For sweeter, more tropical taste, try using 2 ounces mango nectar or pineapple juice with 2 ounces limeade.

7. 7

   Find our Hatch Chile Tequila recipe here.