Heat is an essential ingredient. There’s nothing more satisfying than a subtle (or not so subtle — as you like it) edge in your summer drink. Bar ready, spicy cocktail recipes can be hard to come by for the at-home mixologist, but we’ve got you covered.
Here are 3 spicy cocktail recipes that will bring the heat to the party (and elevate your recipe collection).
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1. SUMMER HEAT COCKTAIL
Fresh and fierce, this cocktail brings the summer heat while relying on a refreshing base. Basil and cucumber ground the spicy jalapeño edge and keep the cocktail from going too wild. (D
Jalapeno Basil, Gin and Tonic
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Ingredients:
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- ½ small cucumber, sliced
- 2 oz
Gin - Tonic
How To Make:
- Muddle jalapeno, basil, and cucumber in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice.
- Add gin and shake.
- Strain cocktail into ice-filled glass and top off with tonic, a spring of basil, and sliced jalapeno.
2. CHASE THE SUN COCKTAIL
This unexpected pairing of beer, blood orange, jalapeño, and whiskey is absolutely delightful. This is a perfect “kick-it-with-the-bros” drink, while elevated just enough to keep it classy and high-end. Trust us, that citrus touch will throw you for a loop.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 2 oz blood orange juice or fresh citrus juice of your choice
- 2 oz whiskey or bourbon
- ½ – 1 oz agave syrup, to taste
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 4 oz beer
How To Make:
- Fill a
cocktail shaker with ice. - Add juice, whiskey, agave syrup, and jalapeño and shake well.
- Strain cocktail into a chilled glass, add beer and stir.
3. LESS MONDAY, MORE SUMMER COCKTAIL
Pineapple Cilantro Serrano Cocktail
This spicy cocktail recipe screams a summer — a sunny Monday kind of cocktail (maybe you took the day off?). Fresh cilantro mixed with pineapple and spicy pepper means this drink is a divinely crafted sweet treat. It appeals to all types of taste buds, so it’s perfect for those outdoor parties.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1-2 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 2-3 wedges fresh lime
- 1 thin slice fresh jalapeno
- 2 oz tequila
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- Honey (optional)
How To Make:
- Muddle cilantro, lime, and jalapeño pepper in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice.
- Add tequila and pineapple juice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into ice-filled glass. Crushed ice if desired — it adds a little something extra!
The easiest way to add the heat to any cocktail? This delicious jalapeño simple syrup. Create your own spicy cocktail recipe that’ll