Spice and Smoke Cocktail
Spice and Smoke Cocktail
Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
0
Author:
Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno pepper (quartered, plus 3 slices for garnish (2 jalapenos))
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces club soda
Instructions
- This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains. Episode: Valentine's Day Cookout.
- Combine the jalapeno quarters, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside to infuse for about 45 minutes, depending on how spicy you want the syrup. Strain and discard the jalapenos.
- In a tall glass filled with ice, combine the mezcal, grapefruit juice and 1 ounce of the jalapeno syrup. Top off with the club soda. Give the drink a quick stir, then drop in the jalapeno slices and serve with a straw.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 2
- per serving
- Calories
- 0
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 54 grams
- Sodium
- 10 milligrams
- Sugar
- 54 grams
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