El Guapo

Chill an Old Fashioned glass in preparation for serving.

Prepare a garnish by cutting a lime wedge and setting aside salt flakes and cracked black pepper.

Muddle the chopped lime and fresh cucumber slices at the base of a shaker.

Add Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal, Blanco tequila, rich sugar syrup, and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce to the shaker.

Shake the mixture vigorously with ice.

Pour the entire contents, including ice, into the chilled Old Fashioned glass without straining.

Garnish with the lime wedge and sprinkle salt flakes and cracked black pepper over the cocktail.