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Freezer Door Little Devil Cocktail by J.M. Hirsch

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December  3, 2024
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  • Prep time 5 minutes
  • Cook time 1 hour
  • Serves 5 - 7
Author Notes

“If you like a spicy Margarita, you’ll love the Little Devil. There are all manner of cocktails running around with this name. My version spikes blanco tequila with a sweet-and-spicy blend of chili liqueur and cherry brandy. When I serve this, I sometimes dirty it up by adding a dash of pickled jalapeño brine to the glass. Starting with a full bottle? Pour off 10 ounces (300 mL).” —J.M. Hirsch
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Test Kitchen Notes

Excerpted from “FREEZER DOOR COCKTAILS” by J. M. Hirsch. Copyright © 2024 by J. M. Hirsch. Illustrations by Lika Kvirikashvili. Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. New York, NY. All rights reserved.
—The Editors

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 15 ounces (450 mL ) blanco tequila
  • 4 ounces (120 mL ) Ancho Reyes chili liqueur
  • 2 ounces (60 mL ) cherry brandy
  • 2 ounces (60 mL ) agave or simple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon (2 mL ) orange bitters
  • Generous pinch kosher salt
  • Crushed ice, to serve
Directions
  1. In a 750-milliliter bottle, combine the tequila, Ancho Reyes, brandy, syrup, bitters and salt. Cap the bottle securely, then shake well to mix. Store in the freezer. To serve, pour into a coupe filled halfway with crushed ice.

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