The Proud & Spicy Recipe

Tequila
Prep time: 5 mins
Author: The Bar Team
21Seeds Proud-spicy

Proudly bold, beautifully spicy — The Proud & Spicy is a cocktail that lives up to its name. Built on the fiery-yet-smooth profile of 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, this vibrant serve celebrates flavor without apology. Every ingredient earns its place, and every sip delivers a confident hit of heat balanced by the natural brightness of real fruit infusion. Raise a glass to the ones who aren't afraid to feel the fire.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Infused Tequila
    1.5oz
  • Prickly Pear
    4oz
  • Simple Syrup
    0.5oz
  • Fresh lime juice
    0.5oz
  • Hot Pepper Sauce
  • Salt

Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice

  2. Step 2

    Roll the side of the glass in Hot Pepper Sauce

  3. Step 3

    Coat side of the glass in salt

  4. Step 4

    Pour content onto the glass and add fresh ice

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Proudly bold and beautifully spicy, the Proud & Spicy lives up to its name. Built on the smooth heat of 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, this vibrant cocktail balances real fruit brightness with a confident kick of spice.

21Seeds Proud-spicy

In this recipe

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