The only thing more refreshing than an ice-cold cocktail? An ice-cold cocktail with a kick. From habanero to jalapeño (and everything in between), these 17 spicy pepper cocktails are anything but boring.
17 Spicy Pepper Cocktails That Bring the Heat
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Published Jul 6, 2018
Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Mezcalita
Sweet, spicy, smoky and totally refreshing.
Spicy Jalapeño Paloma
The pamplemousse LaCroix puts it over the top.
Sparkling Ginger Mint Julep
OK, you caught us: It’s not a pepper, but ginger adds a just-spicy-enough kick if chilis aren’t your thing.
Mango Black Pepper Gin And Tonic
Not your mother’s G&T.
Spicy Salty Dog
Hello, jalepeño simple syrup.
Raspberry Black Pepper Champagne Cocktail
Believe it or not, it’s great in big batches.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
The drinks are hot, but you’re cool as a…yeah, you get it.
Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita
You had us at “chipotle chili salt.”
Blood Orange Bourbon Smash With Spicy Vanilla Sugar
Need we say more?
Peach And Serrano Margarita
For adventurous drinkers only.
Spicy Watermelon Sangria
Psst: It’s got rosé.
Spicy White Peach Lemonade
Use a Fresno chili for subtle spiciness. (Add vodka for subtle booziness.)
The Good Drink
Spicy Margarita With Cilantro, Pineapple And Ginger
The crushed red pepper-infused tequila is genius.
Get the recipe
Spicy Honey Grapefruit Margarita
We’ll never get tired of this combination.
Smoky Michelada Beer Cocktail
Take it from PureWow Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp: A Michelada is best served extra-spicy.
Charred Grapefruit Chili Mojito
Muy caliente.
Spicy Strawberry Mojito
Summer in a glass, courtesy of Coterie member Jess Larson.
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