Hot Habanero Margarita

Not for the faint of heart… or mouth.

what you need:

2 oz tequila

1 oz lime

1 oz fresh OJ

1/4 oz habanero simple syrup (or less, depending on spice preference)

1/4 oz simple syrup

what you do:

for the syrup: combine 1 cup water and 1 cup of sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat and add a habanero pepper sliced in half. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and steep for 10 mins before straining.

for the marg: combine all ingredients and shake over ice. Rim glass with turbinado sugar, pour marg, and garnish with the top of a habanero pepper.