Rita Diablo

Directions

1. 1
   To make the infused tequila, use an inexpensive white tequila like Hornitos.
2. 2
   Open the bottle, pour out about 1-1/2 ounces to make room for the serrano peppers, and drink the tequila shot.
3. 3
   (It's part of the recipe!)
4. 4
   Slice the 2 serrano peppers in half lengthwise and stuff them into the bottle of tequila.
5. 5
   After 2 days, strain the tequila and remove the peppers.
6. 6
   To make the cocktail, pour a small amount of sweet & sour into a bowl and dip the edge of a 12-ounce highball glass into the mix and then into the margarita salt and shake off the excess.
7. 7
   Fill the glass with ice, and then pour the tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet & sour and Tamarind nectar into the glass in the order given.
8. 8
   Cut a slit into one edge of a jalapeno pepper slice and garnish glass with pepper.
9. 9
   Prep time does not include time to infuse tequila.