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Spice is Nice, Kick Up Cinco De Mayo With Ghost Tequila Cocktails

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Ghost tequila bottle and margarita
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Ghost peppers in tequila? I was skeptical at first, but after one sip of Ghost Tequila, I was hooked. It’s now my go-to bottle for margaritas and ranch water at home. The subtle heat enhances the flavor without overpowering it, leaving plenty of room to turn up the spice with fresh jalapeño. Of course, it’s also enjoyable on its own, chilled or over ice.

Ghost Tequila is the Perfectly Spicy tequila—crafted with 100% Blue Weber agave and a touch of ghost pepper for the ultimate balance of heat and smoothness. It’s a bartender favorite for crafting bold, unforgettable cocktails that bring the fiesta to life.

Perfectly Spicy™ Margarita

1.5 oz Ghost Tequila
.5 oz Agave Nectar
.75 oz Lime Juice (to taste)
Salt Rim & Lime Garnish


Directions:
Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, Tajín Salt Rim glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Spicy Watermelon Basil Margarita

watermelon basil margarita
Photo credit Ghost tequila

1.5 oz Ghost Tequila
.75 oz Lime Juice (to taste)
.50 oz basil Syrup
.75 oz Watermelon Purée

 

Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, Tajín Salt Rim glass.

Spicy Passionfruit Margarita

Passion fruit margarita with Ghost tequila bottle
Photo credit Ghost tequila

2 oz Ghost Tequila
1.5 oz Passion Fruit Puree
.75 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Agave Syrup

Garnish: Tajín Salt Rim, Lime Wedge

Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, Tajín Salt Rim glass. Top with soda. Garnish with lime wedge.

La Sancha Paloma

Ghost tequila and paloma cocktail
Photo credit Ghost tequila

2 oz Ghost Tequila
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz hibiscus syrup
.25oz lemon juice
Splash of Club Soda

Garnish: Citrus Sugar, Lime Wedge

Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, citrus sugar rim glass. Top with soda. Garnish with lime wedge.

La Fresa

copper mug
Photo credit Ghost Tequila

2 oz Ghost Tequila
1 oz Lime Juice
1oz strawberry infused simple syrup
topped with Ginger Beer

Garnish: Lime wheel

Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a copper mule mug filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with lime wheel.

Ghost Tequila is available nationwide across all 50 states, as well as internationally in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia Pacific. You can find Ghost at major retailers including Total Wine & More, Publix, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, and many independent liquor stores and bars across the country.

El Vaquero ( Ranch Water )

ranch water
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1oz Ghost Tequila
.25oz lime juice
1 topo chico bottle
.5oz mango juice

Garnish: lime wedge, tajin around neck of bottle
( cocktail is built in bottle)

Directions: Measure and pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, tajin rim glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Spicy Bloody Maria

Bloody Maria
Photo credit Ghost Tequila

2 oz Ghost Tequila
4 oz Tomato Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
1/2 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish, To Taste
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
1 Pinch Celery Salt
1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper

Garnish: Lime Wedge, Lemon Wedge, Celery Spear, Olives, Tajín Rim

Directions: Add the tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt and black pepper to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into ice-filled, Tajín salt rim glass. Garnish with lime wedge, lemon wedge, celery spear, olives.

 

 

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