Actually, it does not have to just be tequila - feel free to play with this technique in any type of spirit. It also doesn’t have to be hot peppers, the technique of infusing alcohol is so versatile, and your flavor combinations are endless. But this one, I keep coming back to—my favorite in a good strong margarita.

Ingredients

1 bottle of decent tequila

Hot peppers* | I love the combination of habaneros, Thai chiles, and jalapeños for a nice rounded heat

*amount used depends on how spicy the peppers are, and how spicy you would like your drinks to be

Instructions

Step 1

Slice the peppers lengthwise leaving the seeds in and drop them into the bottle of tequila. Seal the bottle and let it sit for 2-3 days. The longer the peppers sit, the spicy the tequila will be. Taste daily until you reach your desired flavor.

Step 2

Strain the tequila to peppers and seeds. Pour the tequila back into the bottle. Enjoy.