05\ Hot Blooded

You don’t always need to chew, you know. This chilli-infused Bloody Mary alternative from Richard Hunt, drinks expert and owner of London’s The Mint Gun Club (onesour.com), not only adds welcome spice to your mixer, but will bolster heart and soul long after the hangover subsides

The Ancho Chilli ‘Marita’

If the Bloody Mary is a drink close to your heart, this hot Marita variety should be closer. A Spanish study found that the polyphenols in sherry improve cardio health by preventing the build-up of LDL cholesterol. Meanwhile, chilli has been proven to reduce both blood pressure and artery-blocking clots. Either mix the ingredients and pour over ice, or serve in the traditional way: blend the chilli and garlic and pour into a shot glass, then do the same with the liquid. Down this first, and follow up with the spices. A word of warning: ironically, ordering this on date night will likely lead to heartbreak.

Ingredients

• An ancho chilli, finely chopped • Black garlic, ½ clove, crushed • Mezcal Burrito Fiestero, 1 part • Manzanilla sherry, 1 part • Tomato juice, 2 parts