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Dragon Mother

featured in Cocktails For Each Day Of The Week

If you’re feeling fiery and you like a bit of heat, then this is the cocktail for you. The smoky mezcal mixed with the jalapeño simple syrup will make you feel like you can tame dragons. This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.

Katie Aubin, Lauren Zaser & Codii Lopez
Tasty Team
77% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Dragon Mother

Inspired by buzzfeed.com

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 1 serving

  • 1 cup water (240 mL)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 jalapeño, quartered lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed for a milder syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground chile powder
  • 1 wedge lime

Ice

  • 3 fl oz grapefruit juice (90 mL)
  • 2 fl oz mezcal (60 mL)
  • 1 oz campari (30 mL)

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Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together water and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, just until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  4. On a small plate, mix together the salt and chile powder.
  5. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim in the salt mixture. Fill with ice and set aside.
  6. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grapefruit juice, mezcal, Campari, and 1 ounce jalapeño simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  7. Strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
  8. Enjoy!
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