What ingredients do I need for Ghost Pepper?

To make Ghost Pepper, you need: 1 ½ oz Tequila, ½ oz Triple Sec, ½ oz Lime Juice, pinch Chili Powder, Ice.

How do I make Ghost Pepper?

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.

What glass should I use for Ghost Pepper?

Ghost Pepper is traditionally served in a Highball Glass.

Is Ghost Pepper an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Ghost Pepper is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Ghost Pepper?

Ghost Pepper contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

Ghost Pepper

Name: Ghost Pepper
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Tequila; ½ oz Triple Sec; ½ oz Lime Juice; pinch Chili Powder; Ice

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

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:

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Spicy SpiritInferno Margarita

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