Red Hot Spice

A bright, honeyed tequila sour with fresh lime and a slow-building chili kick. A pinch of smoked paprika adds a subtle savory warmth without overpowering the Tabasco. Ingredients 60 ml Espolòn Blanco Tequila 30 ml fresh lime juice 20 ml honey syrup 3–4 drops Tabasco 1 small pinch smoked paprika Chili-salt, for the rim Lime wheel, to garnish Method Honey syrup: Stir equal parts honey and warm water until smooth; cool before using. Shake the tequila, lime juice, honey syrup, Tabasco and paprika with ice until well chilled. Half-rim a rocks glass with chili-salt, fill it with fresh ice, and strain the drink into the glass. Glass Rocks glass Garnish Lime wheel, fresh or dried.