Nacho VidalMarcus Nilsson
The spicy and perfectly tart shrub (flavored drinking vinegar) gives this pitcher-friendly cocktail a refreshing quality.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hour
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Chile-lime shrub:
2 limes, halved
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Assembly:
2 cups tequila blanco
1 1/2 cups Campari
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
8 lime wedges (for serving)
Preparation
For chile-lime shrub:
Step 1
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer until slightly reduced, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then strain into a jar. Cover and chill.
For assembly:
Step 2
Combine tequila, Campari, lemon juice, lime juice, and shrub in a large pitcher.
Step 3
Place 1 1/2 cups tequila mixture in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Shake until frosty, about 30 seconds. Divide between 2 rocks glasses filled with ice; garnish each with a lime wedge. Repeat 3 more times.
Step 4
DO AHEAD: Tequila mixture can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Recipe notes
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