Servings:
1
Ingredients
Chipotle Rim
- 10 parts chipotle powder
- 1 part fine sugar
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
Margarita
- Ice
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 ounce agave nectar
- 1½ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 ounce bourbon brown sugar barbecue sauce
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
Chef notes
Putting barbecue sauce in a drink might sound pretty out there, but it really amps up the sweet and smoky flavors of this classic citrusy cocktail.
Preparation
For the rim:
1.On a small plate, stir together the chipotle powder and sugar until well blended.
2.Place a small amount of lime juice on a second small plate.
3.Dip the rim of a cocktail glass into the lime juice and then slowly rotate the edge around in the chipotle sugar. Fill with ice and set aside.
For the margarita:
1.Fill a cocktail shaker with several ice cubes and add the tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, barbecue sauce and bitters.
2.Cover shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
3.Strain contents from the shaker into the rimmed glass and serve.
