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Green Eyed Lady

This tart, citrus, spicy drink will please all those who love their cocktails not too sweet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keyword: basil cocktail, grapefruit cocktail, paloma variation, spicy tequila cocktail
Servings: 1 person
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 shots pink grapefruit juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 shot tequila high quality preferred
  • 1/2 shot simple syrup
  • 1/2 shot lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 splash mezcal
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 2 leaves basil
  • 1 splash Waterloo grapefruit optional
  • 1 drizzle chipotle chili oil combine chipotle chili seasoning with a few tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Combine grapefruit juice, tequila, simple syrup, lemon juice and mezcal in a shaker.
  • Muddle a few slices of jalapeno and 2 basil leaves in a glass with some of the liquid from the shaker. return all of this back to the shaker once muddled.
  • Shake with cubed ice in the shaker for a minute.
  • Pour in a martini glass.
  • If using, add a splash of carbonated water, flavored, like grapefruit Waterloo.
  • Garnish with 1-2 slices of jalapeno.
  • If using chili oil, dissolve chipotle chili or cayenne in vegetable oil and drizzle over drink.
  • Enjoy!