As seen in the 7/19/09 New York Times (Sunday Styles section).

RECIPE: LAZY MADAME

Published: July 17, 2009

1 1/2 ounces cocoa-infused tequila *

1/2 ounce bourbon

1/2 teaspoon simple syrup

Dash cinnamon tincture **

Lemon twist, for garnish.

Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with lemon twist.

Yield: 1 drink.

*To make cocoa-infused tequila, add 1/2 cup pure cocoa powder to a 1-liter bottle of blanco tequila. Allow to sit overnight, then strain through a coffee filter.

**For the cinnamon tincture, toast 3 sticks cinnamon (2 minutes at 300 degrees) then crumble cinnamon into 12 ounces of high-proof vodka; steep for 3 days, then strain.

Sample this drink at Allen & Delancey’s “Tequila Mondays” events.