Go Back Email Link
–+ servings

Spicy Kumquat Thyme Margarita Cocktail Recipe

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.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

  • Liquid Measuring Cups
  • Glass Milk Jar With Lid
  • Plastic Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cocktail Shaker Set
  • Rocks Cocktail Glass

Ingredients
  

For The Infused Tequila:

  • 1 cup good quality Añejo tequila
  • 1/2 jalapeño chile

For The Thyme Salt:

  • 12 fresh thyme sprigs

    leaves removed and roughly chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt

     

For The Kumquat Margarita:

  • 6 kumquats

    halved plus 1 more thinly sliced for garnish

  • 1 1/2 ounces jalapeño-infused tequila
  • 1/2 ounce agave syrup or simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
  • 1 Lime

    cut into sixths for the rim of the glass

Instructions
 

Make The Infused Tequila:

  • 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.

PERSONAL NOTES

Click here to add your own private notes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1179mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 11gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1017IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Fancy cocktail, Fancy drink