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August 9, 2011

It Began With a Lime {Recipe: Habanero Margarita}

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It all began with a lime…

Well, a lime I was cutting up for a dinner recipe and a very long day full of one thing after another with my kids. My patience was shot and I welcomed the retreat into my kitchen to cook dinner.

As I was squeezing the wedges, the sweet citrus scent of the lime seduced me. I remembered the bottle of tequila I had in the pantry with the habanero pepper floating at the bottom and suddenly I couldn’t wait to indulge in a Habanero Margarita.

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This Habanero Margarita recipe was shared with me by Jeffrey Saad, one of my favorite TV chefs whom I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know through my relationship with Bush’s Beans. Jeffrey is a master at infusing flavors and his margarita with a beautiful, fiery kick is one cocktail that does not disappoint. Go ahead… give into your senses and allow a Habanero Margarita take you away. Cheers! habanero margarita horiz

 

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Jeffrey Saad's Habanero Margarita

A most wonderful margarita with an extra spicy kick! From Jeffrey Saad

Ingredients

The Tequila!

  • 1 bottle of silver tequila we prefer Patron
  • 1 fresh orange habanero pepper

Per Margarita!

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 1/2 ounce habanero infused tequila
  • 1/2 ounce orange liquor
  • 1 Tablespoon agave syrup

Instructions

For the Tequila!

  1. Cut habanero in half. Remove stem.
  2. Put habanero in the bottle of tequila. Wait 24 hours (or longer) before use.

For the Margarita!


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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: beverage, cocktail, drink, habanero pepper, jeffrey saad, margarita, recipe, tequila

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  1. Alan Cooke says

    August 9, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I think I could definitely be seduced by this spicy margarita! Does that make me a ‘shallow’ male? lol

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  2. *Just Fran* says

    August 9, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    Sounds wonderful. Will be picking up a bottle of tequila soon. Habaneros are almost ready in my garden.

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  3. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:38 am

    I need this in my life.

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  4. Maris (In Good Taste says

    August 10, 2011 at 6:15 am

    very very tempting!

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  5. Cassie says

    August 10, 2011 at 6:26 am

    This sounds heavenly! Jeffrey did an awesome job with this and your pictures are beautiful too. My husband will love it!

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  6. naomi says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:22 am

    now THAT is tempting! Wonder if I can find a habanero?

    My mouth is now watering!

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  7. Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:15 am

    YUMMY! That Jeffrey is a smart cookie.

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  8. Bev Weidner says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:55 am

    That is MY kind of drink. One that burns your face off and you need a fire hose and a turbo sprinkler system on hand just in case things get out of control. And they will get out of control.

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  9. SMITH BITES says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:16 am

    wow Kristen – this looks fabulous!! although i am definitely in the scardy-cat camp when it comes to spicy heat!

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  10. Maria says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Absolutely love your photos!!! Great post!

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  11. thelittleloaf says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I love margaritas! And adding a kick of habanero is totally inspired. Yum.

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  12. susan says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Cheers to the picture of that lime at the top of your post!!! I wish I had the energy while making dinner to have a flavor seduce me. By 5pm, I need peace, quiet, and a nap – so not happening!

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  13. TidyMom says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I KNEW this was going to be a Jeffrey post as soon as I saw “habanero and margarita” in the name! lol

    I wish you were my neighbor!

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  14. Elizabeth says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Oh how I love a good margarita and this one just sounds so awesome. The sweet and sour lime, the hint of spiciness in the tequila. Yes! Perfect summer drink. Now if only summer would come to where I live…I think it might be too late. Beautiful photos Kristen!

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  15. Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media] says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Wow. I may need one of those after a long day too. Looks amazing!

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  16. Marla {family fresh cooking} says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Jeffrey is awesome, you are awesome, that purple board is awesome as is this cocktail, beautiful!

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  17. Kulsum at JourneyKitchen says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Okay I don’t drink (yup, digest it 😉 ) but I’m loving the habanero and lime combo – totally amazing.

    P.S. – you my board queen !!

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  18. bridget {bake at 350} says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Ooo…I bet that is fabulous! Cheers!

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  19. Laurie says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    When can I come down for one??

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  20. Aggie says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    Can we bring a bottle of this to Montana??

    Loooove this post 🙂

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  21. Amanda says

    August 11, 2011 at 8:50 am

    Looks delish!

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  22. Marly says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Wow – what a recipe! I don’t shy away from spicy food at all. My hubby thinks my taste buds might even be fried at this point (they’re not). But those habanero peppers are so HOT! Does marinating them in the tequila help? Either way, this looks like a good drink to try for the weekend. Bring on the heat!

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  23. Deliciously Organic says

    August 11, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I’ve never tried a spicy margarita. This looks really great!

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  24. Natalie says

    August 11, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Come back to Texas, and we will make these together!!

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  25. Wenderly says

    August 11, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    THAT looks divine. I’m SO ready for one of these right now…

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  26. HeatherChristo says

    August 11, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    How early would be appropriate to have one of these on a weekday? I suppose it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…

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  27. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Don’t know if I’m brave enough for one of these, but I think I’d better find out!

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  28. Georgia Pellegrini says

    August 14, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    That picture of the lime totally made me smile. I love how simple ingredients sometimes inspire a food moment.

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  29. jenjenk says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:07 am

    aaaahhhh!! this is MY kind of drink!!!!

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  30. Naomi says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Tequila and I do not get along (at all!) but the habanero infusion sounds pretty awesome.

    Reply

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