Turn Up the Heat: Spicy Summer Margaritas with Chili Lime Seasoning
This summer, we’re shaking things up, literally. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or looking to elevate happy hour at home, our Chili Lime Seasoning is the secret ingredient your margarita recipe has been missing. With notes of salt, sour lime, and a kick of chili, this fiery twist on a classic cocktail brings major flavor, straight from the spice rack to the bar cart.
Spicy Chili Lime Margarita Recipe
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
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3 oz silver tequila
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2 oz fresh lime juice
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1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
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1 oz agave syrup (or simple syrup)
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1 tsp Harris Spice Chili Lime Seasoning, plus extra for rimming
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Ice
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Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
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Rim the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass and dip it into a shallow dish of Harris Spice Chili Lime Seasoning for a zesty, salty finish.
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Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and 1 tsp of Chili Lime Seasoning. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
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Serve: Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy!
Why It Works
Harris Spice’s Chili Lime Seasoning brings together three key flavor drivers: salt, acid, and heat, a culinary trifecta that turns a good margarita into a great one. The bold chili adds warmth without overpowering the drink, while the lime and sea salt balance out the tequila’s sharpness and elevate the citrus notes.
Market Insight
Flavor innovation isn’t limited to the kitchen. Consumers are increasingly looking for exciting, globally inspired profiles across every food and beverage category, cocktails included. According to Technavio, the Mexican food market size is estimated to grow by USD 114.3 billion from 2025-2029, driven by a hunger for authentic, familiar flavors, like chili, citrus, and salt.
This demand translates beyond tacos and snacks; seasonings like our Chili Lime blend are finding their place in beverages, desserts, and unconventional, creative applications, showing just how versatile spices can be.
Retail & Foodservice Opportunity
Harris Spice’s Chili Lime Seasoning is a bold, high-quality blend perfect for:
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Retail shelves as a cocktail rim mix or multipurpose seasoning
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Foodservice applications from bar menus to creative LTOs
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Industrial formats for R&D-driven flavor innovations
Every Harris Spice product is developed with an unwavering focus on quality and consistency, completely customizable to meet the needs of a variety of brands or formats.
Looking to Spice Up Your Product Line?
Whether it’s a custom blend or a creative application like this Spicy Margarita, Harris Spice is your partner in innovation. From globally inspired seasoning blends to premium herbs and spices, we deliver the flavor, flexibility, and expertise to help your next launch stand out. Let’s create something bold together. Contact us to learn more.
