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Hoodwinked Recipe

Inspired by The Wise Guy
Time30m
Serves1

Calabrian chile infused Banhez mezcal, Cocchi Americano Rosso, pineapple acid, Falernum, Tajin

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

1

Infuse the Mezcal

If you want to enhance the flavor of your Banhez mezcal, infuse it with Calabrian chiles. Place the mezcal in a glass jar with a few Calabrian chiles and let it steep for at least 24 hours, up to 48 hours, depending on the desired spice level. Strain out the chiles before using.

2

Prepare the Pineapple Juice

To create the pineapple acid, combine fresh pineapple juice with a small amount of citric acid or lemon juice to achieve the desired acidity. Adjust to taste and strain to remove any pulp.

Mixing the Cocktail

3

Combine Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of the infused Banhez mezcal, 1 oz of Cocchi Americano Rosso, 1 oz of the acidified pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz of Falernum.

4

Shake

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.

5

Strain

Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

6

Garnish

Garnish the cocktail with a piece of Calabrian chile and sprinkle a pinch of Tajin on top for an extra kick and flavor.