Burning Mandarin Martini

• 2 slices fresh serrano peppers, thin slices, divided
• 1 1/2 ounces mandarin vodka (such as Absolut or Hangar One)
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 orange wedge

1. Place 1 slice serrano pepper into a cocktail shaker and mash lightly with a muddler.
2. Add vodka, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup and cranberry juice. Fill shaker with ice.
3. Place a mixing glass over the cocktail shaker, hold together firmly and shake back and forth 10 times.
4. Run the orange wedge around the rim of an on-the-rocks glass and dip the glass into the sugar.
5. Strain the cocktail into the sugar-lined glass.
6. Coat the remaining slice of serrano with the remaining sugar; float on the liquid as a garnish.

serrano peppers, vodka, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, cranberry juice, sugar, orange

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/burning-mandarin-martini-487606 (may not work)