Making the World's Best Margarita - Is BELL PEPPER the Secret?!

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Can you make the World's Best Margarita when you're handed a random ingredient? That's the exact challenge I took on for the 2026 Cointreau Margarita Challenge, and today I'll show you the full process you can use to join too - from ideation to a finished cocktail. The virtual shaker gave me the bell peppers so my recipe will feature a Bell Pepper & Pickle Brine Soda, a distilled Lemongrass & Sichuan Pepper acid, and a Lime Microwave Sponge garnish, but more than recipes, today I want to give you the inspiration and the tips you need to become one of the 12 finalists of this year’s Margarita Challenge. Applications are open until May 31st, so if you’re ready to shake things up, then fill out your application to get your sacred ingredient, then you will receive e-mail confirmation with a unique link to submit your recipe. Good luck, it’s Cocktail Time!

Join the Cointreau Margarita Challenge 2026 here, and please drink responsibly 🍊: https://link.cointreau.com/umZM4