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a devil's margarita with a salt rim

Devil's Margarita

Prep Time: 4 minutes
5 from 2 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gothic cocktails, halloween cocktails, Halloween tequila cocktails, spooky cocktails, wine cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces of tequila
  • 1 ounce of lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • ½ ounce of simple syrup
  • ½ to ¾ ounce of red wine (something with a bit of body and fruitiness works best) but feel free to use your favorite!

Instructions

  • Begin by rimming your glass with salt, if desired. Do this by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
  • In your cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the tequila mix.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Choose a juicy, fruit-forward red wine like Grenache or Malbec for the smoothest blend.
  • For a sweeter cocktail, add a touch more simple syrup or use a sweeter wine such as Shiraz.
  • Pour the wine slowly over the spoon to create a clean, distinct layer.
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