2tablespoonsground chile powdersuch as chile piquín, ancho, chipotle or a Mexican mix, or to taste
2tablespoonskosher or coarse sea salt
For the drink:
11/2cupsIce cubes
4tablespoons (2 ounces)mezcal or tequila
3/4cupgrapefruit soda
1/4cuppineapple juice
1 to 2fresh mint leaves
To Prepare
Run the lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Place the sugar, chile powder and salt on a small plate and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
Add the ice cubes to the glass, then pour in the mezcal, grapefruit soda and pineapple juice, stir gently. Tear the mint leaves into several pieces and drop them into the glass, stirring gently so they release their flavor into the drink.