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Spicy Margarita

SPICY MARGARITA
Serves: 4

Ingredients
* 1 cup Tequila, reposado
* 1 small jalapeño pepper sliced into rings (optional)
* ¼ cup Grand Marnier
* ½ cup fresh lime juice
* ¼ fresh squeezed orange juice (or other sweet juice that pairs with Lime)
* Sparkling water
* ice
* 3-4 lime slices for garnish

Instructions
1. Pour the tequila into a pitcher. Add 3-4 slices of jalapeño or more depending on how spicy you want your margaritas. Let the jalapeños to infuse the tequila for about 15 minutes or longer if you want it very spicy.
2. Mix together the infused tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice and orange juice. Taste and adjust to your liking.
3. Add ice to cocktail glass, pour margarita mix over ice, add lime slices and top with a splash of sparkling water. CHEERS!