Devil’s Margarita
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The Devil’s Margarita is by far my favorite Halloween cocktail of all time. The spice level feel a little evil while the classic margarita recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser. You really can’t go wrong. Plus the pepper devil horns and red wine float are two of the easiest spooky garnishes a cocktail lover could ask for.
The devilish stars of the show is the ghost pepper simple syrup. Fair warning to be careful with those ghost peppers. A little goes a long way. If you don’t want it so spicy, opt for jalapeños, serranos, or habaneros!
Watch Me Mix a Devil’s Margarita
How to Make Ghost Pepper Simple Syrup
- Add equal parts water and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 3-4 slices of ghost pepper (or whatever pepper you want).
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Let simmer for 2-4 minutes and remove the peppers.
- Let cool and strain.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. mezcal (or tequila)
- 3/4 oz. orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. ghost pepper syrup
- 1/2 oz. Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur (optional)
- 1-2 oz. red wine (optional float)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain into a glass, with or without ice (though I recommend ice since we went spicy)
- Gently pour the red wine so it floats on top.
- Use a red pepper to garnish with devil horns!
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Xoxo, cheers!
Do you taste the wine on top and if so, does it taste weird with the marg flavors?
Where did you get the ghost pepper syrup?
You make it! The syrup recipe is above.
love this concept so much. can’t wait to try with my friends on halloween. thank you!