Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

RATING

Sour, Spicy

3 min

Intermediate

A warming cocktail that brings bourbon's woody sweetness into sharp focus with ginger's heat, honey's softness, and the citrus brightness of Cointreau and lemon. Spicy-sweet and utterly compelling. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Tequila, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, it is shaken to perfection and served in a lowball with lime wheel for the finishing touch. A intermediate-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for tea time and best enjoyed summer. Discover the full range of margaritas recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    20 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    60 ml

    tequila

    20 ml

    lime juice

    10 ml

    cranberry juice

    3 coin(s)

    jalapeño

    Garnish: Lime Wheel

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

  • 1

    Combine all ingredients in a Shaker

    2

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    3

    Strain into a glass

    4

    Garnish

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Is Cointreau a Triple-Sec?

Should I use Cointreau L’Unique as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES!

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