Ghost Blacno Recipe

Name: Topgolf Knoxvilles GHOST BLACNO Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila; 0.75 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur (or elderflower syrup for non-alcoholic); 0.25 oz agave syrup; 2 drops ghost pepper tincture (or a few drops ghost pepper-infused simple syrup); 0.5 each egg white (optional for froth); 1 cup ice; 1 each grapefruit twist; 0.25 tsp dried chili flake or small pinch smoked sea salt

Inspired by Topgolf Knoxville

Time10m

Serves1

Make Ghost Blacno Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cocktail

2 oz blanco tequila

3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

1/2 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur (or elderflower syrup for non-alcoholic)

1/4 oz agave syrup

2 drops ghost pepper tincture (or a few drops ghost pepper-infused simple syrup)

1/2 each egg white (optional for froth)

1 cup ice

Garnish

1 each grapefruit twist

1/4 tsp dried chili flake or small pinch smoked sea salt

Method

Cocktail

Prepare cold glass

If desired, chill a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes while you prepare the cocktail.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

Add blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, St. Germain, agave syrup, ghost pepper tincture (start with 1–2 drops), and the egg white into a cocktail shaker (no ice). Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build froth.

Wet shake

Open the shaker and add a large handful of ice (about 1 cup). Seal and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and well diluted.

Strain and serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or a rocks glass over fresh ice (or neat if you prefer). Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any ice shards and egg white solids for a smooth texture.

Adjust heat

Taste carefully. Add an additional drop of ghost pepper tincture if you want more heat — mix gently with a bar spoon. Remember ghost pepper is intensely hot; add sparingly.

Garnish

Express a grapefruit twist over the drink to release oils, then rub the twist around the rim and drop it in the glass.

Lightly sprinkle a small pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of dried chili flake or smoked sea salt on top of the foam or on the surface of the drink for aroma and a hint of savory heat.

Serve immediately and advise guests that the cocktail has a progressive heat — it will build on the palate.