The Heathen
from Ace Atkins
(this is from Blood & Whiskey #4, August 2021))
Despite the title of this newsletter, a few readers have asked for non-whiskey drinks. I’m all for it! I’m a fan of Megan’s French 75 suggestion above. (“when blocked, a well-deployed gimlet is the ultimate key to the unconscious. I’m also partial to a French 75: gin, champagne, a twist of lemon—what else is there?”)
And this month’s cocktail — tequila + mezcal — comes compliments of Ace Atkins. Says Ace: “It might be too spicy for some tastes. But this is how I see it.”
The Heathen
Muddle a few slices of fresh jalapeno with a quarter teaspoon of sugar and a shot of fresh lime juice.
Add 1 shot of mezcal and 1 shot of tequila.
Finish off with some grapefruit infused soda and a slice of lime.
If you like, dust the rim with equal mix of sea salt and chili powder.
-We used La Croix for the soda, and it was delicious...
