Risa Weaver-Enion is a professional photographer based in Sacramento, California. Through her company
Risa James Photography, she specializes in food and beverage photography, specifically cocktails. She works with small distilleries, wineries, and purveyors of cocktail accessories to create beautiful imagery for them to use in their marketing efforts. Her book,
Cocktails for Everyday Drinking, was published in 2022 and is available at all online booksellers.
When she’s not photographing cocktails, Risa and her husband love to travel, both within the United States and internationally. Many of their trips have been wine-focused, but they’ve visited their fair share of distilleries around the world as well.
Anyone who wants to reach out to Risa to ask questions about photography, cocktails, or anything else, can find her on Instagram
@risajamesphotography, on the web at
risajamesphoto.com, or over email at risajamesphoto [at] gmail.com. She’s always happy to answer questions and give advice.
This cocktail takes its cues from Mexican cuisine, with a rich, spicy, smoky flavor. Guajillo-infused tequila provides spice and an undertone of smoke. Mezcal builds on the smoke. Mole bitters add umami, and crème de cacao ties together the flavors with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or paired with chicken in mole sauce.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 10 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 36 H
TOTAL | 36 H 10 M
2 SERVINGS
| 3.5oz (each cocktail)
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
GLASS JAR WITH LID
CHEESECLOTH
FUNNEL
JIGGER
COCKTAIL SHAKER AND STRAINER
FINE-MESH STRAINER
To infuse a greater quantity of tequila, use an additional dried guajillo for every four ounces of tequila. Taste the tequila throughout the infusion until it is as spicy as you want it to be.
If you don't have coupe glasses, a small wine glass or other stemmed glass will do.
