Serves 1

2 ounces watermelon purée

1½ ounces saffron-infused tequila (see recipe below)

Honey, to taste

Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

1 red Fresno chile (preferably fresh), stemmed, seeded, and trimmed into heart shape

Twist of lemon peel for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, combine watermelon purée, saffron-infused tequila, honey, and lemon juice. Shake. Strain over a big ice cube in an old-fashioned glass. Add pepper heart. Garnish with lemon twist.

For saffron-infused tequila

To make your own, add 2 or 3 saffron threads to a 1-liter bottle of tequila. (Use restraint; too much saffron makes for a medicinal taste.) Reseal and set aside in a cool, dark place for 3 to 4 days. The threads will bleach white when their flavor has infused the alcohol.