Hot Lips

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Jessica Gonzalez
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2009

A modern drink from the NYC cocktail scene, the Hot Lips combines spicy jalapeño tequila and mezcal, fruity pineapple, and sweet vanilla and cane syrup, with a gentle stir instead of a shake, resulting in a smoky, spicy take on a classic Margarita.

Base Spirit: Tequila, Mezcal
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 0.75 fl oz Jalapeño Tequila
  • 0.75 fl oz Mezcal
  • 0.5 fl oz Pineapple Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1 tsp Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Lime Slice
Method
  1. 1

    Pour salt onto a plate, rub outer rim of a lowball glass with lime slice, and roll rim of glass in salt until coated.

  2. 2

    Add tequila, mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, and simple syrup to a mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.

  4. 4

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

  5. 5

    Fill salt-rimmed lowball glass with fresh cracked ice.

  6. 6

    Using a julep strainer, strain into salt-rimmed lowball glass.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/hot-lips-cocktail/