Barbecue Cocktail

Name: Barbecue Cocktail
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 2 ounces jalapeno vodka; 1/4 ounce dry vermouth; 1 ounce tomato juice; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass; Pinch of kosher salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass; Pinch of smoked sweet Spanish paprika, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass; 1/4 teaspoon sugar, for rimming the glass; Lime twist, for garnish

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Ice cubes
2 ounces jalapeno vodka
1/4 ounce dry vermouth
1 ounce tomato juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
Pinch of kosher salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
Pinch of smoked sweet Spanish paprika, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
1/4 teaspoon sugar, for rimming the glass
Lime twist, for garnish

Directions

1

Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the vodka, vermouth, tomato juice, lime juice, salt, and paprika.
2

Stir vigorously until the outside of the glass is beaded with sweat and frosty.
3

Combine the 1/4 teaspoon salt, the 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and the sugar on a small plate.
4

Wet the rim of a chilled martini glass with the 1/4 teaspoon lime juice and dip the rim in the salt mixture.
5

Tap off any excess.
6

Strain the drink into the chilled martini glass and garnish with the lime twist.