• 1.5 oz blanco tequila (Hornitos used)

• 1 oz Homemade Chili Liqueur

• 1 oz lime juice

• Garnish: Salt for rim of glass, pepper, lime wheel

Add all ingredients except garnish to a shaker tin with ice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim (add a little chipotle powder to your salt for a touch of smoky heat). Garnish with fresh thinly sliced pepper and lime wheel. Serves 1.

—Recipe by Matthew Benevoli