A hot sauce inspired by Día de los Muertos

Inspired by the famous Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, this bold-flavored sauce combines the heat of habanero pepper with the smoky notes of chipotle, the freshness of lime and an original touch of tequila.

At once spicy, aromatic and full of personality, this habanero hot sauce is particularly well suited to lovers of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine and dishes that call for a true touch of character.

With its iconic label featuring the Day of the Dead universe and its little skeleton keychain, this sauce is also an original collectible product and an excellent gift idea for chili pepper and hot sauce enthusiasts.

Tasting notes

Upon opening, the Dia de Los Muertos reveals an aroma of chili pepper and spices accompanied by slightly smoky notes. On the palate, the habanero delivers a frank and progressive heat, while the chipotle develops smoky aromas that give the sauce beautiful depth.

The carrot and onion add a slight sweetness and help balance the character of the chili. The lime then brings a tangy and fresh touch, while the tequila and spices reinforce its typically Mexican profile.

The finish is warm, smoky and lingering, with a beautiful interplay between the heat of the habanero, the smoky notes of the chipotle and the freshness of the citrus.

Flavor profile: habanero, smoky, lime, spices, onion and tequila notes. 

How hot is the Dia de Los Muertos sauce?

The Dia de Los Muertos sauce from Captain Thom's delivers serious heat (35,000 SHU) thanks to the use of habanero and pequin peppers. It is aimed primarily at lovers of bold flavors who are looking for a sauce that can bring heat while still maintaining a true aromatic dimension.

Its appeal, however, does not lie solely in the heat of the pepper: the presence of chipotle, lime, tequila and spices gives it a complex profile that works particularly well with the hearty dishes of Mexican cuisine.

Heat level: hot to very hot – best suited for chili pepper enthusiasts.

Tip: always start with a few drops to find the dosage that suits your palate.

How to use the Dia de Los Muertos hot sauce?

The Day of the Dead hot sauce is particularly versatile. Its smoky and slightly tangy profile makes it an excellent sauce to accompany Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties.

It can be used:

• in beef, chicken or vegetable tacos;

• on nachos with melted cheese;

• in burritos and quesadillas;

• with enchiladas;

• to spice up grilled meat or a barbecue;

• in a chili con carne;

• on eggs and savory brunches;

• in a marinade for meat or chicken;

• in a burger sauce;

• simply in a few drops on grilled vegetables.

To fully enjoy its aromas, add it directly to the plate or at the end of cooking. It can also be used as a base for making a homemade Tex-Mex sauce.

Recipe: Smoky beef tacos with Dia de Los Muertos sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 8 corn or wheat tortillas

• 500 g ground beef

• 1 small onion

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 tomato

• 1 to 2 tablespoons of Dia de Los Muertos hot sauce

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

• Juice of half a lime

• Fresh cilantro

• Salt and pepper

• Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese

Preparation

1. Finely dice the onion, bell pepper and garlic.

2. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in a pan with a drizzle of oil.

3. Add the ground beef and cook until nicely browned.

4. Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Stir for a few moments.

5. Add the Dia de Los Muertos sauce and let simmer for a few minutes so the flavors can develop.

6. Add the tomato cut into small dice and a drizzle of lime juice.

7. Warm the tortillas then fill them with the beef mixture.

8. Add the cheddar, a few cilantro leaves and, for those who enjoy extra heat, a few additional drops of hot sauce.

Spicy tip: add the Dia de Los Muertos sauce gradually to the meat to control the heat. For an even more indulgent version, serve your tacos with guacamole, sour cream and a few thinly sliced red onions.

Captain Thom's: an American brand passionate about chili peppers

Behind Captain Thom's is an American company that has specialized for several decades in spices, chili peppers and hot sauces. Captain Thom and his wife Nancy naturally turned to making sauces after several years in the spice trade.

The brand became particularly well known with original creations such as Dia de Los Muertos, West African Voodoo Juice and White Zombie. Captain Thom places special importance on the taste and originality of his sauces, with recipes designed to deliver as much flavor as heat.

The Dia de Los Muertos perfectly captures that spirit: an original hot sauce inspired by Mexico, combining habanero, chipotle, pequin, lime, tequila and spices.

The Dia de Los Muertos Day of the Dead from Captain Thom's is a habanero hot sauce that strikes a balance between heat, smoke and freshness. Its combination of chili peppers, chipotle, lime, tequila and spices makes it a particularly interesting sauce to accompany Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.

An original, full-of-character habanero sauce, perfect for adding a true fiery kick to your tacos, nachos, burgers, grilled meats and other recipes.

Ingredients typically listed for this recipe: vinegar, onion, carrot, water, tequila, lime juice, habanero powder, chipotle powder, cilantro, salt, garlic, pequin chili powder, cumin and oregano.