Ingredients:
For the cocktail:
1 1/2 ouncesPatrón Reposado
1/2 ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 ouncechipotle syrup
Ginger beer
2-inch-wide strip lime peel, for garnish
For the chipotle syrup:
2 dried chipotles
1/2 cupsugar
1/2 cupwater
Directions:
Combine the tequila, lime juice, and chipotle syrup in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake to combine (about 20 to 30 seconds), then strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer.
For garnish, hold a 2-inch-wide strip of lime peel with the outside of the peel facing the glass. Hold a lighter just in front of the peel and warm for 10 seconds, then quickly squeeze the peel to release the oils. Run peel around the edge of the glass and serve.
Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Heat until almost boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat, cool completely, and strain. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.