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The Heat is ON: 30 Spicy Cocktails to Set Your Heart Aflame

Cocktail Week continues with a round-up of some of the spiciest drinks around town.

by Katie Chudy
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by Katie Chudy

Spiciness in cocktails isn't a new concept, but it's certainly a popular one these days. Need to turn up the heat a little? Try one of these cocktails, all with some hot and spicy elements to them.

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The Gallows

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Brazen Bull - Simple and spicy, this drink combines jalapeno and scotch bonnet-infused vodka with lime. [Photo: Cal Bingham]

1395 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 425-0200
(617) 425-0200

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Highland Kitchen

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Mark ‘n’ Stormy - A play off of a Dark and Stormy, the rum is swapped out for Maker’s Mark bourbon, and Mark’s spicy scotch bonnet-infused ginger beer finishes it off. [Photo: Facebook]

150 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-1131
(617) 625-1131

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jm Curley

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Hemingway Heat - Bring on the heat with Rhum Agricole, maraschino, grapefruit, lime, and jalapeño [Photo: Cal Bingham]

21 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 338-5333
(617) 338-5333

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The Hawthorne

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Spitfire - Combines tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and pequin chile-infused aperol. [Photo: Facebook]

500A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9150
(617) 532-9150

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Earls Kitchen + Bar

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Earls Signature Caesar - Diners can start they day off with a spicy bloody Caesar complete with Skyy vodka, clamato, and signature spices. [Photo: Katie Chudy]

Assembly Square, Somerville, MA
(617) 666-1790
(617) 666-1790

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Rosa Mexicano

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Chile Mango - A combination of Blanco tequilla, lime, agave, and, here comes the heat, a chile de arbor and guajillo chile-salted rim. [Photo: Yelp]

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 476-6122
(617) 476-6122

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Tico

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Hot n’ Skinny - Available by the glass or by the pitcher, this drink is a blend of ghost chile-infused tequila with pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice. [Photo: Facebook]

222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 351-0400
(617) 351-0400

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Kennedy's On The Square

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Jackie O - This drink is a combination of tequila, Domaine de Canton, lime juice, hot sauce, mango, and simple syrup [Photo: Facebook]

15 Dunster St., Cambridge, MA
(617) 497-0900
(617) 497-0900

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Ward 8

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Zangado - Sweet and spicy, this drink combines strawberry-infused cachaca, St. Germain, lime, and jalapeno. [Photo: Meg Jones Wall]

90 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4412
(857) 350-4412

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Cuchi Cuchi

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You Give Me Fever - Muddled jalapeño, pineapple and lime juice, fresh mint, tequila, and maraschino liqueur make this drink a success. [Photo: Official Site]

795 Main St., Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 864-2929
(617) 864-2929

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SA PA Modern Vietnamese

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SA PA Chili Pimm’s Cup - Pimm’s, a chili-mint limeade, and ginger beer combine to make this spicy cocktail [Photo: Facebook]

1952 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02135

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

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Spicy Cucumber Margarita - Available either by the glass or the pitcher, this drink blends Don Julio Blanco, serrano chiles, Combier liqueur, and muddled cucumber. [Photo: Facebook]

271 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 369-5609
(617) 369-5609

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COOK.

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Habanero Blood Orange Margarita - Espolon Blanco, house-made habanero blood orange puree, and lemon make this cocktail. [Photo: Yelp]

825 Washington St., Newton, MA 02460
(617) 423-4624
(617) 423-4624

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Sweet Cheeks

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B.L.L. Michelada Jug - This cocktail is comprised of Lunazul tequila, lime, a splash of Tabasco, Worcestershire, and salt. [Photo: Yelp]

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The Painted Burro

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Spicy El Diablo - A spicy version of a margarita, this drink combines jalapeno-infused tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. [Photo: Facebook]

219 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-0005
(617) 776-0005

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Blue Ginger

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Molokini - Mezcal Vida, fresh lime juice, Thai bird chile, Szechwan peppercorn, fresh coconut cream, mango syrup, and a hint of nutmeg. [Photo: Provided]

583 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 283-5790
(781) 283-5790

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Grill 23 & Bar

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Hot and Dirty - Grey Goose vodka is combined with house-made French vermouth and sriracha and is garnished with a habanero-stuffed olive [Photo: Chris Coe]

161 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 542-2255
(617) 542-2255

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Boston Chops

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Ignition - Tequila, jalapeno syrup, aperol, and burlesque bitters are together in this spicy cocktail [Photo: Rachel Leah Blumenthal]

1375 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 227-5011
(617) 227-5011

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Ten Tables

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Pho Real - Cachaca infused with lemongrass, basil, Vietnamese cinnamon, and smoked chipotle peppers; green chartreuse; Lustau East India sherry; and pineapple juice. Stirred and served up, naturally. [Photo: Yelp]

597 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-8810
(617) 524-8810

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Nebo

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Howling Mad Mary - Tito’s vodka infused with jalapenos and half a habanero, horseradish, spicy mustard, and a secret spice mixture bring the heat to the glass [Photo: Meg Jones Wall]

520 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 723-6326
(617) 723-6326

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Casa B

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Picante y Cilantro - This drink starts with tequila, orange curacao, lime, and then muddled fresh jalapeno slice, fresh cilantro, agave syrup are added. This cocktail is served strained in a martini glass and garnished with a lime wedge. [Photo: Facebook]

253 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 764-2180
(617) 764-2180

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Wink & Nod

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Aguila - This drink is mezcal-based with a grapefruit cordial, lime, habanero tincture, and house ginger beer. “Sweet, smoky, and very spicy!” says bar manager Brian Mantz. [Photo: Katie Chudy]

3 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482-0117
(617) 482-0117

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Deep Ellum

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El Diablo Margarita - Blends Reposado tequila, mezcal, lime, chili-infused agave, and a chili-salt rim. This drink is also available next door at sister restaurant Lone Star Taco Bar. [Photo: Cal Bingham]

477 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-2337
(617) 787-2337

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Thelonious Monkfish

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Maple Leaf ‘99 - This drink, named in honor of Scott Joplin’s hit of 1899, combines Maple syrup, sake, lime juice, and cayenne, and it's topped with a “cumulous cloud” of maple cotton candy. [Photo: Facebook]

524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 441-2116
(617) 441-2116

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Bistro du Midi

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Scirocco - House-infused blanco tequila with four colors of bell peppers, roasted poblanos, and roasted habaneros; Licor 43; fresh lime and lemon juice; Triple Sec; and a grilled pepperoncini for garnish [Photo: Facebook]

272 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-7878
(617) 426-7878

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Ribelle

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Spicy Bloody Mary - “We have a spicy bloody mary at brunch,” says bar manager Sean Woods. “It has pequin pepper, guajillo chile, and fresh horseradish. But, as for spicy cocktails in general, adding heat to drinks sets them off balance, in my opinion. I think it's great for a bar, but at a restaurant, I don't want anything that competes with the chef's food.” [Photo: Nick DiNatale]

1665 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
617.232.2322
617.232.2322

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West Side Lounge

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Jalapeno Business - House-infused jalapeno tequila, house-made basil simple syrup, triple sec, and lime juice make this spicy margarita complete. [Photo: Facebook]

1680 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 441-5566
(617) 441-5566

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Parla

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[Photo: Katie Chudy]
230 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
(617) 367-2824
(617) 367-2824

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Toro

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[Photo: Cal Bingham]
1704 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 536-4300
(617) 536-4300

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La Brasa

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[Photo: Rachel Leah Blumenthal]
124 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 764-1412
(617) 764-1412

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The Gallows

1395 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118

Brazen Bull - Simple and spicy, this drink combines jalapeno and scotch bonnet-infused vodka with lime. [Photo: Cal Bingham]

1395 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 425-0200
(617) 425-0200

Highland Kitchen

150 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143

Mark ‘n’ Stormy - A play off of a Dark and Stormy, the rum is swapped out for Maker’s Mark bourbon, and Mark’s spicy scotch bonnet-infused ginger beer finishes it off. [Photo: Facebook]

150 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-1131
(617) 625-1131

jm Curley

21 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

Hemingway Heat - Bring on the heat with Rhum Agricole, maraschino, grapefruit, lime, and jalapeño [Photo: Cal Bingham]

21 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 338-5333
(617) 338-5333

The Hawthorne

500A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Spitfire - Combines tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and pequin chile-infused aperol. [Photo: Facebook]

500A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9150
(617) 532-9150

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Assembly Square, Somerville, MA

Earls Signature Caesar - Diners can start they day off with a spicy bloody Caesar complete with Skyy vodka, clamato, and signature spices. [Photo: Katie Chudy]

Assembly Square, Somerville, MA
(617) 666-1790
(617) 666-1790

Rosa Mexicano

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

Chile Mango - A combination of Blanco tequilla, lime, agave, and, here comes the heat, a chile de arbor and guajillo chile-salted rim. [Photo: Yelp]

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 476-6122
(617) 476-6122