Inferno Zandia

Description: A fiery, vibrant red cocktail inspired by summer watermelons and a bold kick of spice. The Inferno Zandia blends fresh watermelon juice, smoky mezcal, tangy lime, and a dash of chili for a tantalizing balance of sweetness, smoke, and heat. Garnished with a watermelon wedge and chili salt rim, it’s perfect for adventurous palates craving something refreshing and daring. Ingredients: - 2 oz mezcal - 1.5 oz fresh watermelon juice (strained) - 0.5 oz Aperol - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz agave syrup - 2 dashes hot pepper tincture or a pinch of cayenne pepper - Chili salt (for rim) - Watermelon wedge and fresh jalapeño slice (for garnish) Glass: Rocks glass Preparation: 1. Rim the rocks glass with lime and dip into chili salt. 2. In a shaker, combine mezcal, watermelon juice, Aperol, lime juice, agave syrup, and pepper tincture or cayenne. 3. Add ice, shake vigorously, and strain over fresh ice into the prepared glass. 4. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a jalapeño slice.