Mandarin Sriracha Margarita
A bold, citrus forward margarita with a subtle kick of heat. Fresh muddled mandarin adds natural sweetness and texture, while sriracha brings a gentle spice that builds as you sip.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 ounces tequila
½ ounce Cointreau
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce agave (adjust to taste)
2 to 3 mandarin orange segments
½ to 1 teaspoon sriracha (depending on spice preference)
Blood orange wedge or lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
Add the mandarin segments to a shaker and gently muddle.
Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave, and sriracha.
Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Fine strain if you prefer a smoother texture.
Garnish with a blood orange wedge or lime wheel.
Notes from the Bar
Spice Level
We tested this and found that ¼ teaspoon of sriracha gets lost. Start with ½ teaspoon and increase up to 1 teaspoon depending on how much heat you want. It should complement the citrus, not overpower it.
Cointreau vs Triple Sec
We recommend Cointreau here for a cleaner, more balanced orange flavor. With the natural sweetness of the mandarins, triple sec can push this drink too sweet.
Muddled Mandarin
Muddling gives this margarita a fresh, juicy, slightly pulpy texture that makes it feel extra special. Fine strain if you want a cleaner, more classic finish.
Make it a Mocktail
Skip the tequila and Cointreau and build this with citrus and bubbles instead. Muddle the mandarin with lime juice, agave, and sriracha, then shake and top with sparkling water or Topo Chico. It keeps the bright citrus and gentle heat while staying light and refreshing.
Garnish Options
A blood orange wedge ties beautifully into the color and the hint of heat, but a simple lime wheel or wedge works just as well and keeps it accessible.
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A ritual we return to
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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