Ghost Pepper
Tequila shaken with lime, triple sec and a pinch of ghost pepper heat, served in a chili-rimmed glass. A margarita that bites back.
24.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tequila1 ½ oz
- Triple Sec½ oz
- Lime Juice½ oz
- Chili Powderpinch
- Ice
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Ghost Pepper close to the original.
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instructions
Shake tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and chili spice with ice.
Strain into a salt- or chili-rimmed glass.
Garnish with a slice of jalapeño or lime.
Pairs well with
Ghost-pepper fire through this margarita needs cooling, cheesy relief:
- Queso dip with tortillas
- Cucumber-lime spears
- Crema-topped tostadas
- Cotija corn bites
Also known as
Spicy SpiritInferno Margarita
Similar taste
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