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21 Spicy Cocktails to Warm You Up

Muddle your way through the brutal end of winter with these fiery cocktails!

Headshot of Hannah PetertilBy Hannah Petertil
the smokey spicy lemon
Set the Table

Muddle your way through the brutal end of winter with these fiery cocktails! No matter how frigid the temps are in your region, or what your flavor preferences, we have a heat-infused cocktail for you. Everyone from martini drinkers to mojito mavens can learn to add a little kick to their cocktail with one of these adult beverages.

1

The Smokey Spicy Lemon

the smokey spicy lemon
Set the Table

This cocktail is a classic in the making. The heat of the chipotle-honey simple syrup — add this ingredient to your bar now! — and the sour lemon come together to make an irresistible cocktail.

Get the recipe from Set the Table.

2

Habanero Ginger Beergarita

habanero ginger beergarita
According to Elle

When you are in the mood for some refreshing heat this is the cocktail for you. The tequila is infused with habanero peppers and the beer gives this beverage somer seriously inviting sparkle.

Get the recipe from According to Elle.

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3

Flamin' Hot Bloody Mary

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Brandon Bales

A Cheetos-inspired Bloody Mary? We're sold.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Chocolate Tequila Cocktail

chocolate tequila cocktail
The Toasted Sprinkle

Love your cocktails on the chocolaty side? Then try this alcoholic version of a spicy hot chocolate.

Get the recipe from The Toasted Sprinkle.

Related: Spicy Chocolate Recipes That Make Chocolate Even Better

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5

Jalapeño, Whiskey and Beer Cocktail

blood orange jalapeno whiskey and beer cocktail
The Beeroness

Beer, blood oranges, whiskey, and jalapeño make this cocktail a truly craveable concoction.

Get the recipe from The Beeroness.

6

The Michelada

the michelada

Make your dream of vacationing in Mexico a reality — well, a cocktail reality — with this easy and spicy beer-based drink.

Get the recipe from Up Close Tasty.

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7

Whiskey Ember

whiskey ember
Two Tarts

This spicy cocktail will still satisfy whiskey purists.

Get the recipe from Two Tarts.

Related: Brilliant Ways to Have Your Whiskey and Eat It, Too

8

Tropical Heat Mojito

tropical heat mojito
Tattooed Martha

Treat yourself to a little tropical heat when you whip up this cocktail. Important: Do not forget the mini-umbrella — it really will help whisk away the winter blues.

Get the recipe from Tattooed Martha.

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9

Smokey, Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

smokey spicy grapefruit margarita
Swooned

Smokey, spicy, sour — this margarita is bursting with a complex depth of flavor. It might just become your go-to margarita recipe.

Get the recipe from Swooned.

10

Jalapeño Margarita

jalapeno margarita with jalapeno infused tequila
Show Me the Yummy

This subtle kick of jalapeños is just the way to wake up a classic margarita.

Get the recipe from Show Me the Yummy.

Related: Clever Ways to EAT Margaritas

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11

Spicy Thai Chili Infused Margarita

spicy thai chilli infused margarita
One Martini

Move your spice profile east with this irresistibly spicy margarita infused with Thai chilies.

Get the recipe from One Martini.

12

Coconut Chili Mojito

coconut chilli mojito
Françoise La Prune

This mojito makes minty cocktails relevant year-round with coconut, chili, and a heavy dose of citrus.

Get the recipe from Françoise La Prune.

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13

Jalapeño Peach Martini

jalapeno peach martini
Domestic Fits

This martini is just what James Bond would have ordered — if he were ever craving a sweet and spicy twist on his favorite drink.

Get the recipe from Domestic Fits.

Related: Our Best Martini Recipes

14

Jalapeño and Grapefruit Margaritas

jalapeno and grapefruit margaritas
So... Let's Hang Out

Jalapeño and grapefruit are a match made in cocktail heaven and this adult beverage does a great job showing off their power-couple potential. Our favorite touches? The salted rim and circular garnishes.

Get the recipe from So... Let's Hang Out.

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15

The Gallagher

the gallagher
Blue Crab Martini

This is the sophisticated, evening version of the Bloody Mary. Tangy and spicy with just the right amount of class this cocktail.

Get the recipe from Blue Crab Martini.

16

Cilantro Sunrise

cilantro sunrise
Blue Crab Martini

Serrano peppers, mango and pineapple are only a few of the stars in this cocktail show.

Get the recipe from Blue Crab Martini.

Related: Fabulously Fruity Cocktails

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17

Chili Pineapple Guava Margarita

chilli pineapple guava margarita
Box of Spice

If you think sweet tropical flavors and spice are a perfect pairing, then this cocktail will not disappoint!

Get the recipe from Box of Spice.

18

Candied Grapefruit Cocktail

candied grapefruit cocktail
Pretty Plain Janes

When you're more than ready for spring but the snow just keeps on falling, grab a shaker and make this cocktail.

Get the recipe from Pretty Plain Janes.

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19

Zesty Wine Spritzer

zesty wine spritzer
April GoLightly

This super easy-to-make cocktail is a breath of fresh air with the right amount of a kick.

Get the recipe from April GoLightly.

Related: Light and Delicious Wine Cocktails

20

Serrano-Spiced Paloma Cocktail

serrano-spiced paloma cocktail
Cookie + Kate

Love experimenting with the abundant supply of winter citrus? Grab a gorgeous fresh grapefruit and a green serrano and shake up a batch of these tequila-based cocktails.

Get the recipe from Cookie + Kate.

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