A super simple recipe for a citrus twist on a traditional margarita with muddled kumquats, orange liqueur, and thyme salt. Sounds different, but is delicious, try it yourself following this Spicy Kumquat Thyme Margarita Cocktail recipe.
Place the jalapeño in the tequila and let soak for at least 30 minutes. Depending on the heat level you like, you can either leave the jalapeño in the tequila or strain it off and discard it.TIP: The strained tequila can be made up to one month ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Make The Thyme Salt:
Combine the chopped thyme with the salt on a small plate and, using your fingers, crush the mixture until well combined.
Make The Margarita:
Press half of a squeezed lime along the rim of a highball glass. Then roll the rim into the thyme salt. Place the halved kumquats in the bottom of a cocktail shaker then muddle using a muddler or the base of a wooden spoon. Add the tequila, simple syrup, lime, and orange-flavored liqueur to the cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice then close and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice and garnish with some sliced kumquats and a pinch of the thyme salt.