Crimson Mist

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A bold, fruity cocktail with a tamarind twist, blending tequila, tropical fruit, and a spicy kick from habanero. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together silver tequila, tamarind syrup, fresh pineapple juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz silver tequila, 0.75 oz tamarind syrup (1:1 sugar to tamarind paste), 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 0.25 oz habanero syrup (made with 2:1 sugar to habanero puree), and 0.5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the outside of the tin is frosty cold. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a habanero slice on the rim, and a sprinkle of chili powder for heat.

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