Clarified Spicy Margarita

    September 4, 2024

    We are getting spicy today with this one! This Clarified Spicy Margarita is a perfect balance of sweet and heat and unexpected texture for a Margarita. It’s approachable even for those timid with spicy drinks- the clarification process helps temper some of the heat and rounds out the lime for a super silky cocktail.  LET’S CLARIFY If there is a clarified cocktail on a menu, I am ordering it! I love the texture and creativity that comes with clarified cocktails.…

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