Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTraveler's TableThe Year Of Living Dangerously Recipe

The Year Of Living Dangerously Recipe

Inspired by Traveler's Table
Time15m
Serves1

Mezcal, grapefruit juice, prickly pear juice, soda water, lime, jalapeño, salt, grapefruit slice

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the glass

    Start by preparing your glass. Rim the edge with lime juice and dip it into salt to coat the rim.

  2. 2

    Combine the ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the mezcal, grapefruit juice, prickly pear juice, and a few slices of jalapeño for heat.

  3. 3

    Shake it up

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

  4. 4

    Strain and pour

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.

  5. 5

    Top it off

    Top the cocktail with soda water to add some fizz.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and an additional slice of jalapeño if desired.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!

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