The Agave Way
By Chris Milligan

Created by mixologist Chris Milligan for the Secreto Bar, located inside the St. Francis Hotel in downtown Santa Fe, this cocktail uses chiles to add a little heat and a lot of flavor.

The Agave Way

Ingredients:
5 Black Grapes
1 slice New Mexico green chile
1/2 oz. Lime juice
1/2 oz. Agave Syrup (3:1 mix of agave nectar and water)
2 oz. Reposado Tequila

Directions:
1. Muddle the grapes, chile, agave and lime juice in a mixing glass.

2. Add tequila and shake with ice.

3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve garnished with a grape and chile slice.

4. And you end up with a cocktail with beautiful color, as well as a slight, mild heat and kick to it from the chilie.