Flavor-infused tequilas are still a bit of a rare thing, and that's probably for the best, but this100% blue agave ghost pepper-infused-tequila is not half bad. Tasted straight, the ghost pepper burn is deep, slow, and long. Added to a margarita or mezcal margarita, you might want to kick the tajin rim to the curb, because you're definitely going to get enough spice from the spirit. The heat is definitely less vegetal than jalapeno, it's deep red chile, and way more umami. It makes a very nice margarita, especially when you add a little bit of cranberry juice to soften the heat and skip the salt rim altogether.
Here's a recipe from the company that works pretty well...
Spicy Cranberry Margarita
2 oz Ghost Tequila
4 oz Cranberry Juice
0.75 oz Agave Syrup
0.75 oz Triple Sec
0.75 oz Lime Juice
Garnish with Fresh Rosemary Sprig, Limes, and Fresh Cranberries. Rim with Citrus Sugar
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