Golden Spice Margarita

This Golden Spice Margarita adds a flavorful twist to the classic margarita with the bold and peppery flavors of turmeric and cumin. The combination of tequila, agave, and lime juice creates a refreshing and vibrant cocktail, perfect for those who enjoy a hint of spice in their drinks. The cumin-salted rim adds an extra layer of savory complexity to this unique and exotic margarita.

Golden Spice Margarita

A flavorful twist on the classic margarita with the bold and peppery flavors of turmeric and cumin.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 oz. tequila blanco
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. agave nectar
  • 1/2 oz. triple sec
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Lime wedge and mint sprig for serving
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Grind the salt and cumin seeds and spread the mixture on a small plate.
  2. Wet the rim of a rocks or margarita glass and dip it into the cumin-salt mixture.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, agave, triple sec, and turmeric.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until frosty, about 20 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  7. Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and mint sprigs.