Description
Refresh on your patio with this frozen cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz mezcal (Montelobos preferred)
- .5 oz orange liqueur (Bauchant preferred)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 1 oz cilantro and jalapeno syrup (see below)
- 1 tray of Sauvignon Blanc
- Ice cubes
For the cilantro and jalapeno syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 sliced jalapenos
- Handful of fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Freeze a tray of Sauvignon Blanc ice cubes overnight. We recommend a Chilean variety for the green pepper overtones.
- In a blender, combine all ingredients until slushy. Serve in a wine glass garnished with a charred jalapeno and a sprig of cilantro.
For the cilantro and jalapeno syrup:
- Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and stir.
- Remove pan from stove.
- Add two sliced jalapenos and a handful of fresh cilantro.
- Let steep until room temperature.
- Strain into a sealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.