Barbecue Cocktail

• Ice cubes
• 2 ounces jalapeno vodka
• 1/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 1 ounce tomato juice
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
• Pinch of kosher salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
• Pinch of smoked sweet Spanish paprika, plus 1/4 teaspoon for rimming the glass
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar, for rimming the glass
• Lime twist, for garnish

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the vodka, vermouth, tomato juice, lime juice, salt, and paprika.
2. Stir vigorously until the outside of the glass is beaded with sweat and frosty.
3. Combine the 1/4 teaspoon salt, the 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and the sugar on a small plate.
4. Wet the rim of a chilled martini glass with the 1/4 teaspoon lime juice and dip the rim in the salt mixture.
5. Tap off any excess.
6. Strain the drink into the chilled martini glass and garnish with the lime twist.

cubes, vodka, tomato juice, lime juice, kosher salt, sweet spanish paprika, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/barbecue-cocktail-382714 (may not work)