Vato Loco (The Hottest Drink on Earth)

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   For the vato loco: Rim an old-fashioned glass with chile piquin or pico piquin.

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   Then fill the glass with ice.

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   Add the Pineapple-Habanero Puree, Arbol-Chipotle Syrup, Ancho Tequila, lime juice and hot sauce to a cocktail shaker.

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   Shake and strain over the ice in the glass.

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   For the garnish: Fill the jalapeno with sweetened milk.

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   Float high proof rum on top and light on fire.

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   Place a skewer through the jalapeno to steady it over the cocktail.

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   Serve with a tequila glass on side to set the jalapeno in when done.

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   This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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    Place the paprika, habanero, Serrano and pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth.

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    Place the chiles in the bottle of tequila and infuse the tequila with the chiles for 1 hour, shaking occasionally.

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    In a saucepan, combine 4 cups water, the sugar, ground pepper, arbol chiles, chipotle chiles and cinnamon and simmer for 30 minutes.

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    Remove the cinnamon and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.