Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 lime wedge
• 1 1/2 ounces cognac, such as Hennessy
• 1 ounce frozen mango puree, such as Boiron
• 1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Mix together the chipotle chile powder and sugar on a small plate. Rim a coupe glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim in the chile/sugar mixture.
3. Add the cognac, mango puree, Simple Syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker, add large ice and shake vigorously. Taste for balance, then double-strain into the prepared coupe glass and serve.
4. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.