Cinder Bloom: A Tequila Cocktail With Passion Fruit and Peppers

• 1 1/2 ozblanco tequila
• 3/4 ozfresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ozAperol
• 1/2 ozpassion fruit liqueur
• 4muddled ají dulce peppers
• 1/4 ozcane syrup (2:1)
• 2 dashesorange bitters (optional)

Preparation

1. 1.

   Place 4 ají dulce peppers in a shaker and muddle. Add the rest of the ingredients along with ice. Shake hard for about 5 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Strain into the glass over ice.