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Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Cocktail

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Jarren Vink

The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16 Servings

Ingredients

5 Fresno chiles, halved lengthwise, plus 1 whole, for serving
1 750 ml. bottle bourbon
1¾ cups dry vermouth
1¾ cups fresh grapefruit juice
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup simple syrup
Lime wheels (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine halved chiles and bourbon in a pitcher and let stand 30 minutes. Fish out chiles and discard. Stir vermouth, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into spicy bourbon; chill until cold.

    Step 2

    Add lime wheels and whole chile to pitcher just before serving. Serve in rocks glasses filled with ice.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Cocktail can be mixed 3 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 200 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 19 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 17 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 170
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBourbonWhiskeyVermouthGrapefruitCitrusFruitLimeWinterEasyBon Appétit
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