Tequila Whiplash

Ingredients:

For the drink:

• 60 ml Tequila (silver or reposado) infused with Rumor Has It kit
• 6 chunks fresh pineapple
• Pulp from 1/2 passionfruit (or adjust to taste)
  
• 2–3 slices fresh jalapeño
  
• Tiny pinch sea salt
  
• 30 ml pineapple juice
  
• 30 ml fresh lime juice
  
• 15 ml triple sec
  
• Ice for shaking and serving

For the rim:

• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
  
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  
• Lime wedge (to moisten rim)

Garnish:

• Pineapple chunk
  
• Pineapple leaf

Instructions:

• To rim the Glass, run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Mix sugar, salt, chili powder, and black pepper on a small plate. Dip the moistened rim into the mixture. Set the glass aside.
• In a cocktail shaker, muddle pineapple chunks, passionfruit pulp, jalapeño slices, and a pinch of sea salt until the fruit is well broken down (about 20–30 seconds).
• Add tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and triple sec to the shaker. Fill with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds.
• Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice. Double strain the cocktail into the glass to remove pulp and jalapeño bits.
• Garnish with a pineapple chunk and a pineapple leaf. Serve immediately.