Habanero Martini

This Caribbean pepper is famous for being the hottest chile pepper in the world. They come in a variety of shapes and colors (yellow, orange, green, red, chocolate). Not only are they extremely hot, but they also have a unique, distinctively fruity flavor. It is the key ingredient in the popular Jamaican Jerk sauce. The habanero is also widely used in many different types of hot sauces. The popularity of this chile pepper continues to grow and is becoming easier to find on the grocery shelf.

Heat Scale
Submit Recipe

Yield 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces reposado tequila
  • 1 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1 small whole habanero pepper for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour the tequila and dry vermouth into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a habanero pepper.

Recipe from The Spruce, 2017