Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever is a smoky, tropical concoction that brilliantly pairs the earthiness of Madre Mezcal with the caramelized sweetness of grilled fruit. It shakes up 0.75 oz of the mezcal and 1 oz of reposado tequila with 0.75 oz of a custom charred-pineapple juice, 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of sweet agave syrup. Three dashes of chili tincture are added to the shaker to infuse the bright, fruity profile with a sharp, spicy kick. Vigorously shaken and strained over fresh ice into a classic cocktail glass, the drink is perfectly finished with a savory, spiced pineapple-cinnamon salt rim.

Ingredients:

• 0.75 oz Madre Mezcal

• 1 oz Reposado Tequila 

• 0.75 oz Grilled Pineapple Juice*

• 0.5 oz Lime Juice

• 0.5 oz Agave Syrup

• 3 dashes of Chili Tincture

Instructions:

• Shake & strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice.

• Garnish with pineapple-cinnamon salt rim.

Grilled Pineapple Juice:

• Grill some slices of pineapple until charred and caramelized, then blend - skin and all. The leftover dry pulp can be dehydrated and blended into a powder for the pineapple salt rim.

Attribution:
Recipe: Thomas Kater from Kings Co.
Photo & Origin: Madre Mezcal