Happy Hour: Sangrita

The Sangrita consists of two shots back to back, the first of tequila and the second a mixture of chiles, onion, orange and tomato juices, lime and salt, which adds up to something like a Mexican Bloody Mary. Strictly hardcore!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh green hot chili pepper (such as jalapeño or serrano; adjust amount according to ­taste)
• 9 ounces orange ­juice
• 3 ounces tomato ­juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 medium ­lime)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped white ­onion
• 1 teaspoon ­salt
• 12 ounces high­-­quality aged ­tequila

Instructions

Place the minced pepper, orange juice, tomato juice, lime juice, onion, and salt in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain the liquid into shot glasses. Serve alongside 1 1/2­-­ to 2­-­ounce shots of ­tequila.

Source: Colin Cowie