Dragon Mother

Dragon Mother

Recipe by Katie Aubin from tasty.co

Drinks 30 Mins.

Ingredients

1

1 servings

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 jalapeño, quartered lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed for a milder syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground chile powder
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 3 fl oz grapefruit juice
  • 2 fl oz mezcal
  • 1 oz campari

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together water and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, just until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, add the jalapeño, and cover the pot. Let infuse for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  • On a small plate, mix together the salt and chile powder.
  • Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim in the salt mixture. Fill with ice and set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grapefruit juice, mezcal, Campari, and 1 ounce jalapeño simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
  • Enjoy!

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