The Hot Lips is a modern cocktail created in 2009 by Jessica Gonzalez at Death & Company in New York City. It combines spicy jalapeño tequila, mezcal, pineapple, vanilla, and cane syrup, with a gentle stir instead of a shake, resulting in a smoky, spicy take on a classic Margarita.
Pour salt onto a plate, rub outer rim of a lowball glass with lime slice, and roll rim of glass in salt until coated.
Add tequila, mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, and cane syrup to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Fill salt-rimmed lowball glass with fresh cracked ice.
Using a julep strainer, strain into salt-rimmed lowball glass.