This cocktail is a triple threat: the gin is infused with chile, shaken with our jalapeño-infused cocktail mixer, and garnished with a slice of fresh chile. The cucumber adds a cooling note to the potent mixture.
Prep Time
125 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
6 fl. oz. (180 ml) gin
1 chile de árbol
1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
Ice as needed
12 fl. oz.(375 ml) Jalapeño-Lime Cocktail Mixer
Soda water as needed
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds
Directions
In an infusing jar, combine the gin, chile de árbol and cucumber. Cover and shake for 15 to 20 seconds, then let sit for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Strain the gin into a small pitcher.
Fill a cocktail shaker and four double old-fashioned glasses or tumblers with ice. Add the gin and jalapeño-lime mixer to the cocktail shaker and shake. Strain the cocktail into the 4 glasses and top each with a splash of soda water. Garnish each drink with a few jalapeño slices and serve immediately. Serves 4.
