COCKTAIL RECIPES
Mix up something iconically Mexican with these great cocktail recipes.
COCKTAIL RECIPES
Mix up something iconically Mexican with these great cocktail recipes.
Cocktail Recipes
Lagartija
From 'Mexico The Cookbook' by Margarita Carrillo Arronte
This green 'Lizard' cocktail has a wide mix of ingredients that come together to create a unique taste experience.Ingredients
- 2-3 cups crushed ice
- Juice of 2 small limes
- 175ml tequila
- 8 mint leaves
- 350ml orange juice
- 60ml green crème de menthe
- 100g sugar, for the syrup
- 100ml aged mezcal, for the syrup
- 6 lemon slices, to garnish
- 6 mint sprigs, to garnish
Recipe
- To make the syrup, combine the sugar, mezcal, and 120ml water in a saucepan, heat gently, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, without stirring, and boil for 2 minutes or until clear.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
- Put all the ingredients into a blender and process until completely smooth.
- Add the syrup and sweeten to taste.
- Pour into highball glasses and garnish each with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
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