The Best Of Begins...

Tasting Table NYC just posted its Best of 2010 Cocktail list today. Click here to see who made the cut. This one in particular caught my eye (maybe 'cause I'm off to Texas in about an hour...):

Chupacabra
Courtesy of Fatty 'Cue
1 ounce silver tequila
¾ ounce chile-infused Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur (see Note)
1 ounce fresh watermelon juice
½ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce pineapple syrup (see Note)
Ice
1 lime wedge, for garnish

Combine all of the ingredients except the lime wedge in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, shake well and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with the lime wedge and serve.

Note: To make the infused Domaine de Canton, open a full bottle of the liqueur, pour off 1 ounce and drop in one long, fresh red chile and three fresh Thai chiles, all stemmed and cut lengthwise. Allow the mixture to stand for at least 24 hours before using. To makes the pineapple syrup, peel, core and quarter one fresh pineapple, then slice into 1/4-inch pieces. Combine the pieces with a quart of raw sugar and a quart of water, bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer until the pineapple turns translucent. Turn off the heat, allow to steep for one hour, then strain out the pineapple and reserve for another use.

Stay tuned for Martini Talk's Best Of 2010 list later next month!