Fiona's Dragon's Kiss
A spicy and fruity margarita riff featuring blanco tequila, bright notes of blood orange, and a subtle kick of chili. It’s got that vibrant hue that screams 'Shrek-y Princess' but with a grown-up, sophisticated edge.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 0.75 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave nectar (or to taste)
- 2-3 slices of fresh jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat, leave for more)
Instructions
- Combine Blanco Tequila, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and jalapeño slices in a shaker.
- Muddle the jalapeño gently to release its oils and heat.
- Add ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain (to remove jalapeño bits) into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Glassware: Coupe or Rocks glass
Garnish: Blood orange wheel or a thin jalapeño slice floating in the drink
History
Based on the ever-popular Margarita, this iteration gets a thematic twist with seasonal blood orange and a touch of heat, reminiscent of a certain fire-breathing companion.