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Spicy Margarita

Waitrose own-label non-alcoholic spicy margarita in a can, combining lime and agave with jalapeño heat for a cocktail-style kick.

About This Drink

The spicy margarita has become one of the more popular RTD formats in the non-alcoholic space, and Waitrose has taken the format into its own-label range. The approach here is straightforward: lime juice, some agave-style sweetness, chilli heat, and a hint of salt, all in a can. The chilli builds gradually rather than hitting immediately. Lime is upfront, the agave sweetness rounds the middle, and the jalapeño warmth arrives on the finish. It's a convincing enough replica of the structure even without the tequila backbone, and the heat is present without being aggressive. The carbonation keeps it from feeling still and flat. If you're after a non-alcoholic drink that has some genuine flavour interest rather than just sweetness, this delivers. The heat element is probably its best quality. Serve over ice.

Tasting Notes

Taste

LIME JUICE AGAVE SWEETNESS JALAPEÑO HEAT SEA SALT LIGHT CITRUS

Aroma

FRESH LIME CHILLI WARMTH AGAVE FAINT SALTED RIM CHARACTER

Character

Appearance
PALE GOLDEN WITH FINE CARBONATION
Mouthfeel
LIGHT-BODIED WITH MODERATE CARBONATION AND A BUILDING WARMTH
Finish
WARMING CHILLI AND LIME PITH BITTERNESS MEDIUM LENGTH
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Tasting Notes

Taste

LIME JUICE AGAVE SWEETNESS JALAPEÑO HEAT SEA SALT LIGHT CITRUS

Aroma

FRESH LIME CHILLI WARMTH AGAVE FAINT SALTED RIM CHARACTER

Character

Appearance
PALE GOLDEN WITH FINE CARBONATION
Mouthfeel
LIGHT-BODIED WITH MODERATE CARBONATION AND A BUILDING WARMTH
Finish
WARMING CHILLI AND LIME PITH BITTERNESS MEDIUM LENGTH