Amazon Heatwave

Description: Dive into the heart of the rainforest with the Amazon Heatwave, a bold and daring cocktail that captures the fiery spirit of Brazil. This spicy, dirty drink is crafted with the earthy allure of cachaça, balanced by the smokiness of mezcal, and intensified with a special jalapeño brine, offering a tantalizing journey across your palate. Ingredients: - 2 oz cachaça - 0.5 oz mezcal - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz agave nectar - 0.5 oz jalapeño brine (or to taste) - 2 dashes of smoked chili bitters - Jalapeño slices for garnish - Smoked sea salt for rimming Instructions: 1. Prepare a rocks glass by rimming it with smoked sea salt. 2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the cachaça, mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, jalapeño brine, and smoked chili bitters. 3. Shake well until chilled, then strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice. 4. Garnish with jalapeño slices for an added visual kick and enjoy the spicy, smoky flavors. Glass: Rocks glass