Ingredients

For the habanero tequila:

• 3 habanero peppers, stemmed, deseeded and sliced
• 1 bottle agave tequila

For the spritz:

• 2 oz habanero tequila
• Juice from half of a lime
• 1/2 tsp agave
• 3 oz blood orange soda
• Champagne or prosecco
• Optional, for garnish: lime and orange slices, habanero

Directions

1. Add the sliced habanero to the tequila bottle and reseal jar. Let rest overnight (up to 24 hours) at room temperature. Pour tequila through a sieve to strain out the habanero peppers. Store in a mason jar (or the original tequila bottle).
2. Combine habanero tequila, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a wine glass. Pour the blood orange soda into the glass and stir gently. Top with a splash of champagne and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.