Spicy N' Sweet Red Chile–Guava Margarita - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups tequila, Chile-Infused (recipe to follow)
1 1/2 cups triple sec
1 1/2 cups guava nectar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
10 lime wedges
salt, for rimming the glasses
ice
10 small red chilies, for garnish (optional)
FOR THE CHILE-INFUSED TEQUILA
6 small dried red chilies, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1 (750 ml) bottle 100 percent agave tequila
Preparation
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Make the tequila at least 48 hours in advance: Place red chiles in tequila. Allow to infuse for 2 days or more.
Combine tequila, Triple Sec, guava nectar, orange juice, and lime juice in a pitcher and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To serve, rim a rocks glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the outside and then dipping the glass in salt.
Fill the glass with ice, add the margarita mixture, and garnish with a skewered chile pepper (if using).
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