Ingredients
2 ounces reposado tequila
2 cardamom pods, crushed into small pieces
1 cinnamon stick, crushed up into small pieces
5 cloves
1 orange peel
1 lemon peel
2 ounces reposado tequila infused with spices
3/4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 star anise, plus 1 for garnish
Preparation
For the tequila infused with spices: Add the tequila to a blazing mug, and ignite the drink on fire, carefully pouring it from one mug to another 4-5 times. Add the rest of the ingredients to the tequila, strain, and set aside.
For the cocktail: After using the “blaze” technique to create an instant infusion of Indian spices with reposado tequila, pour mixture into a shaker with ice, lime, and Junoon’s spice syrup (or use simple syrup at home). Serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with a star anise floated on top.
