Hot Lips

Hot Lips is a uniquely stirred, fiery sweet-and-sour creation that masterfully bridges the punchy heat of jalapeño-infused blanco tequila with the earthy, artisanal smoke of Del Maguey mezcal. Balanced by fresh pineapple and lemon juices with a smooth touch of vanilla and cane syrups, this highly complex, warming sipper is strained over fresh ice into a partially salt-rimmed glass.

Ingredients:

• 22.5 ml Jalapeño-infused blanco tequila

• 22.5 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Pineapple juice

• 15 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 7.5 ml Vanilla sugar syrup

• 5 ml Clément sirop de canne

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of salt rim (coat one-third outside of glass with lime juice and salt).

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Attribution:
Recipe: Jessica Gonzalez at Death & Co. in New York City, USA.
Origin: Difford’s Guide
Photo: Difford’s Guide