Spicy Pomegranate Mezcalita

For anyone who likes a margarita, and especially anyone who likes mezcal. It’s a little spicy, a little sweet, and very refreshing. If you don’t like mezcal, you can switch it out for tequila.

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pomegranate juice

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1.5 oz mezcal

• 1.5 oz cointreau

• couple slices of jalapeño

• 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger

• 1 tsp honey

• Optional for salt rim: tajin, salt and lime wedge

Directions:

1. If making salt rim: combine salt and tajin on a small plate. Rub the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim in the salt mixture. Set aside

2. Combine jalapeño, ginger, honey and lime juice in a shaker and muddle to combine

3. Add the pomegranate juice, mezcal and cointreau along with some ice and shake until well chilled

4. Strain into the prepared glass over ice and enjoy!