Almost every ingredient in this cocktail is or has been believed to have aphrodisiac effects. From the agave in the tequila to the peppers and honey in the syrup, this spicy, sweet, and tart drink will have you feeling amorous in no time.
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. blanco tequila
- ¾ oz. mango puree
- ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
- ½ oz. Habanero Honey Syrup (see below)
- Lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
Shake tequila, mango puree, lime juice, and syrup well with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lime zest.
HABANERO HONEY SYRUP
Yields about 1¼ cups
Bring 1 cup honey and 1 cup water to a boil. Bring down to a simmer and stir until honey is dissolved. Add one diced habanero (with seeds removed, if desired) and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and cool before using.
About this recipe
From Sam Slaughter, author of Grown up Drinks, Greenville, South Carolina
