Themed Cocktail

The Reaper Strain

Name: The Reaper Strain
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz mezcal; 0.75 oz blood orange juice; 0.5 oz ancho chile liqueur; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.25 oz agave syrup

Inspired by Blade II

Ingredients

2 oz mezcal
0.75 oz blood orange juice
0.5 oz ancho chile liqueur
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz agave syrup

Instructions

1Combine mezcal, blood orange juice, ancho chile liqueur, lime, and agave in a shaker with ice.
2Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4The smoky heat mirrors the Reapers' relentless aggression.
5Handle with respect.

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive.