Spicy Citrus Twist Cocktail

This Spicy Citrus Twist Cocktail combines the smoky, earthy flavors of mezcal with the refreshing tang of grapefruit soda and pineapple juice. The rim of the glass is coated with a tantalizing blend of sugar, chile powder, and salt, creating an exciting contrast of sweet, spicy, and salty sensations. The addition of fresh mint leaves adds a burst of herbal aroma and flavor, making each sip a delightful and dynamic experience.

Spicy Citrus Twist Cocktail

A tantalizing blend of mezcal, grapefruit soda, and pineapple juice, rimmed with a spicy and salty sugar-chile-salt mix, and garnished with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing and bold cocktail experience.

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Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lime wedge
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground chile powder (such as ancho, chipotle, or Mexican mix)
  • 2 tbsp kosher or coarse sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Ice cubes
  • 2 oz mezcal or tequila
  • 3/4 cup grapefruit soda
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1-2 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a glass.
  2. On a small plate, combine the sugar, chile powder, and salt, then dip the rim of the glass in the mixture to coat.
  3. Add ice cubes to the glass.
  4. Pour in the mezcal, grapefruit soda, and pineapple juice, and stir gently.
  5. Tear the mint leaves into several pieces and drop them into the glass, stirring gently to release their flavor into the drink.