If you’re looking to get creative with Ghost Tequila, you’ve come to the right place. After all, Ghost Tequila is a distinct, spicy spirit - perfect for adding a perfectly hot flash to any of your favourite cocktails. In this blog post, we’ve outlined 5 signature cocktail recipes for you to try with Ghost Tequila. Find out more below.
What Is Ghost Tequila?
Ghost tequila is a premium tequila, made in small batches in Mexico. The distillery pairs old-world techniques with modern ingenuity by using Bhut Jolokia pepper to bring this spicy spirit to life.
The distillery is dedicated to using only top-shelf agave from sustainably sourced farms to support close relations with local growers in the region - ensuring ample supply for generations ahead.
What Does Ghost Tequila Taste Like?
The Ghost Tequila recipe and product process has been carefully created, combining a hint of Bhut Jolokia pepper with the natural sweetness of agave. This produces the signature spicy sensation that Ghost Tequila is known for.
With a flash of heat and a silky smooth finish, it’s enough to make any cocktail all the more exciting with a spicy kick.
How Spicy Is Ghost Tequila?
Ghost tequila has a spicy sensation like no other. With 100% agave tequila and the exotic spice of Bhut Jolokia pepper, you’ll find this subtle spice exhilarates the senses before disappearing within seconds.
This smooth experience is enough to keep you coming back for more.
5 Cocktail Recipes With Ghost Tequila
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Below, we’ve listed 5 Ghost Tequila cocktails you need to try.
1. Classic Spicy Margarita
A playful riff on the classic margarita - this Spicy Margarita recipe will leave your taste buds tingling for all the right reasons. Beautifully spiced with Ghost Tequila - it won’t take you long to understand why this cocktail is a timeless beverage that suits any occasion.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Ghost Tequila
- 15 ml Agave Nectar
- 30 ml Lime Juice (to taste)
- Tajin Salt Rim & Lime Garnish
Method
- Rim a margarita glass with salt
- Combine Ghost Tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice into a shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 1 minute.
- Strain your mixture into the glass over ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.
2. Spicy Mexican Mule
You’re familiar with the Moscow Mule and the popular American Mule. Now we invite you to experience this perfectly spicy Mexican Mule.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ghost Tequila
- 30 ml Lime Juice
- Ginger Beer
- Garnish: Lime wheel
- Fill a copper mule mug with fresh ice.
- Measure and pour all the ingredients into the mug.
- Gentle stir for 1 minute or until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy
3. Spicy Espresso Martini
Give your regular Espresso Martini the Ghost Tequila treatment, and experience the distinctly sweet n’ spicy flavours that make this cocktail one of a kind.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ghost Tequila
- 30 ml Coffee Liqueur
- 60 ml Brewed Espresso
- 1/2 ml Agave Syrup
- Garnish: Espresso Beans, Chocolate Sugar Rim
Method
- Measure all the ingredients and combine them into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 1 minute.
- Rim the edges of a lithe-stemmed martini glass with chocolate sugar.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into a lithe-stemmed martini glass.
- Garnish with espresso beans and enjoy.
4. Spicy Mexican Candy Shot
Experience Ghost Tequila up close and personal with this sweet, yet spicy Mexican Candy Shot that surely packs a punch.
Ingredients
- 30 ml Ghost Tequila
- 15 ml Watermelon Pucker
- 7 ml Lime Juice
- Garnish: Tajin Salt ½ Rim
Method
- Measure all the ingredients and combine them into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 1 minute.
- Rim the edges of a standard shot glass with tajin salt.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the shot glass & enjoy.
5. Spicy Bloody Mary
A hot twist on a beloved brunch cocktail classic - the Spicy Bloody Mary provides a fresh kick that’ll hit all the right notes.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ghost Tequila
- 120 ml Tomato Juice
- 15 ml Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
- 1/2 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish, To Taste
- 4 Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Dashes of Hot Sauce
- 1 Pinch of Celery Salt
- 1 Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
- Garnish: Lime Wedge, Lemon Wedge, Celery Spear, Olives, Tajín Rim
Method
- Add tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery, salt, and black pepper to a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
- Rim a highball glass with tajin salt.
- Strain the ingredients into the highball glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, lemon wedge, olives, and celery spear.