A1A Tequila Cocktail

• 1 ozamontillado sherry
• 1 ozjalapeño-infused blanco tequila
•  ½ oz. fresh celery juice
•  ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
•  ½ oz. rich cane syrup (2:1)

Preparation

1. 1.

   Prepare a Nick & Nora glass by salting half the rim. In a shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake to chill. Double strain into the prepared glass and garnish.

2. 2.

   Jalapeño-Infused Tequila: Scrape out the seeds and pith from 4 fresh jalapeño peppers and add to one bottle of blanco tequila. Take one of the hollowed-out jalapeños and cut in half, then add half to the infusion. Discard the other 3½ hollowed-out jalapeños. Checking every few minutes, let the infusion stand for at least 20 minutes and taste before straining.