Articles Tagged: agave syrup
Metate Margarita
In honor of National Margarita Day, test your skills by mixing up a Metate Margarita, created by molecular mixologist Don Lee. Made with metate-infused Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave syrup, this isn’t the simplest
Lee explains the background of his creation, “The recipe is inspired by the metate, which is a stone used to grind grains and spices in Mexico. It is used to make everything from tortillas to mole. The … Read more
Red Rose Martini
Getting mixed signals instead of flowers from your crush this V-Day? Celebrate being single with the Red Rose Martini. Buying your own bouquet is fine in our book!… Read more
Peg Leg Punch
The holidays are upon us and, well that calls for punch. I’ve said it a thousand times, “want to enjoy your holiday party? make punch. Even better bring a carafe of punch to your next party, you will be remembered and revered.
Bourbon Daddy
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Toast dear old Dad with this creation created by top DC mixologist JP Caceres for Basil Hayden’s Bourbon (and Dad of course.) Bourbon Daddy combines Basil Hayden’s spicy bourbon with the added kick of pink peppercorns, tart lemon juice and savory sage for a cocktail that will make any dad feel special this year.
Enjoy with Dad this Father’s Day, or if your the Dad, enjoy by yourself in quiet!… Read more
Watermelon Jalapeño Slush
My little jalapeño plant has been producing like a champ, so I’ll be sharing a few jalapeño-inspired cocktails. One of my favorite ingredients to mix with jalapeño is watermelon, and this frozen drink is the perfect thing for warm, later-summer afternoons. And this recipe is super easy, so you won’t have to wait long before you’re in sweet and spicy heaven!
Ingredients
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1 cup watermelon chunks, frozen
2 oz silver tequila
1 jalapeño, sliced
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Red, White and Blue
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Layer 1
Ingredients:
½ oz Herradura Silver
½ oz lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
4 strawberries
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Layer 2
Ingredients:
1 oz Herradura Silver
½ oz lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
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Layer 3
Ingredients:
½ oz Herradura Silver
½ oz lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
12 Blueberries
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Garnish:
½ Strawberry
3 Blueberries
Directions:
Combine each set of ingredients in advance as you’ll want to blend these quickly one after another. Blend the ingredients … Read more