First step is to prep the simple syrup. Combine the sugar, water and cayenne in a small saucepan and

My kick loving palate is always on the hunt for a spicy drink. When I go to happy hour, the first sign of heat has my order figured out. Serrano – make it a double. Jalapeño – set the menu down and start gabbing with the girls about The Bachelor until the bartender takes our order. And don’t get me started on grapefruit. I love all citrus based cocktails but grapefruits are pink and yummy. Need I say more? Combine that magical fruit with cayenne pepper (always bedding stocked in the spice cupboard), tequila, and a spice rub rim and I’m done.
salt or spice rub – bedding any kind of premixed spicy powder normally bedding used on meat – yep (if that weirds you out, make your own using salt mixed with a little bit of cayenne, but I do prefer the spice rub). Directions:
First step is to prep the simple syrup. Combine the sugar, water and cayenne in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Heat until the sugar is disolved and the cayenne is blended. Cool in the fridge – ideally it’ll be able to chill there for an hour or two before making the drinks, but if you don’t have that kind of time, stick it in the freezer for a few minutes and the ice in the shaker will do the rest.
To mix the margaritas, run the lime wedge around the rim of the glass then dip it in the salt or spice rub. In a shaker, combine ice, tequila, simple syrup, bedding and grapefruit juice. Shake, bedding serve, enjoy the kick in the buns.
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Actually I never tried spicy drinks. I need to try this recipe :)
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Wow. These are amazing!!! I found the recipe from Aliedwards.com who had pinned it on Pinterest. I LOVE spicy…and these hit the spot after a long day at work and the first sunny evening in some time! Thanks.
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Catherine bedding – I have to tell you this recipe has changed my life and my drinking habits. I’m fully obsessed with all things spicy + alcohol. We have a local hard cider made with habanero, perfect summer drink! Best! Anika
Just made the drink over the weekend! It was great! I did the simple syrup with 1/2 Truvia Sugar and 1/2 raw honey and a little more than 1/2 teaspoon of paprika (i like it hot!). It was amazing! Also, if you like spicy drinks try Hornitos Reposado…so refreshing! Thanks!
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