Vato Loco (The Hottest Drink on Earth) Recipe

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Vato Loco (The Hottest Drink on Earth)
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Directions:

  1. Jalapeno Garnish:
  2. For the vato loco: Rim an old-fashioned glass with chile piquin or pico piquin. Then fill the glass with ice.
  3. Add the Pineapple-Habanero Puree, Arbol-Chipotle Syrup, Ancho Tequila, lime juice and hot sauce to a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over the ice in the glass.
  4. For the garnish: Fill the jalapeno with sweetened milk. Float high proof rum on top and light on fire. Place a skewer through the jalapeno to steady it over the cocktail. Serve with a tequila glass on side to set the jalapeno in when done.
  5. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  6. Pineapple-Habanero Puree:
  7. Place the paprika, habanero, Serrano and pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth.
  8. Ancho Tequila:
  9. Place the chiles in the bottle of tequila and infuse the tequila with the chiles for 1 hour, shaking occasionally.
  10. Arbol-Chipotle Syrup:
  11. In a saucepan, combine 4 cups water, the sugar, ground pepper, arbol chiles, chipotle chiles and cinnamon and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the cinnamon and cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2430.71 Kcal (10177 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.25g 60%
Cholesterol 376.82mg 126%
Sodium 14.12mg 1%
Potassium 396.11mg 8%
Total Carbs 511.02g 170%
Sugars 478.97g 1916%
Dietary Fiber 5.11g 20%
Protein 25.04g 50%
Vitamin C 30.4mg 51%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 45%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 305.5mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 400.99 Kcal (1679 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.48g 60%
Cholesterol 62.16mg 126%
Sodium 2.33mg 1%
Potassium 65.35mg 8%
Total Carbs 84.3g 170%
Sugars 79.02g 1916%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 20%
Protein 4.13g 50%
Vitamin C 5mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 45%
Iron 0.5mg 17%
Calcium 50.4mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 51.1
    Points
  • 67
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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