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Passionada Recipe

Inspired by Mesita Garden City
Time15m
Serves1

Jalapeño Infused Tequila, Passion Fruit, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Garnish & Prep

For Jalapeño-Infused Tequila (makes ~12 oz infused tequila)

Method

For Jalapeño-Infused Tequila

1

Prepare infusion

Wash the jalapeño, dry it, slice off the stem and cut into 4–6 slices. For milder heat remove seeds; leave seeds for more heat.

2

Pour 12 oz blanco tequila into a clean glass jar with a tight lid. Add the jalapeño slices, seal, and shake gently to combine.

3

Let the tequila infuse at room temperature for 2–6 hours, tasting every hour after the first 2 hours. For a bright, mild jalapeño note 2–4 hours is typical; 4–6 hours yields more heat. Once desired heat is reached, remove jalapeño slices and transfer infused tequila to a bottle. Chill before using.

Cocktail Assembly

4

If rimming the glass: rub a lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip rim into coarse salt or Tajín. Set glass aside.

5

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 1 cup).

6

Add 2 oz jalapeño-infused tequila, 1 oz passion fruit purée (or pulp), 0.5 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the shaker.

7

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker exterior feels cold and slightly frosty; this chills and dilutes to proper balance.

8

Double-strain (if using passion fruit seeds) into the prepared glass over fresh ice. If you prefer a shorter drink, serve straight up in a chilled coupe without ice.

9

Garnish with 1 thin jalapeño slice floated on top and half a passion fruit or a few passion fruit seeds and a lime wheel. Serve immediately.