Hot Blooded: Jalapeno, Whiskey & Blood Orange Cocktail
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Yields 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 fl ounces) fresh squeezed blood orange juice
- 2 tbs Agave
- 4 fl ounces whiskey
- 1 medium sized jalapeno, chopped, stem removed (about 2 tbs)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the blood orange juice, agave and whiskey, stir until combined. Add the jalapenos, replace the shaker cap and shake three times, immediately pour through a strainer into highball glasses filled with ice, straining out the jalapenos. Discard the jalapenos.