Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Jalapeño Margarita Makes: 1 cocktail

Heat level: Hot

Ingredients

• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• ¾ oz orange liqueur
• ½ oz agave syrup
• 2–3 fresh jalapeño slices
• 2–4 drops Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce
• Ice
• Lime wedge and jalapeño slice, for garnish
• Coarse salt or Tajín, for the rim

Instructions

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip the rim into coarse salt or Tajín.
2. Add the jalapeño slices and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently to release the jalapeño flavor.
3. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, and a handful of ice.
4. Shake vigorously for approximately 15 seconds.
5. Strain over fresh ice in the prepared glass.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh jalapeño slice.

Heat warning: Start with two drops of Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce. Shake and taste before adding more—the heat builds quickly.