Viva Mexico Cocktail
A vibrant and refreshing cocktail that captures the spirit of Mexico with its bold flavors of tequila and citrus, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Hawthorne strainer or fine mesh sieve
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila 60 ml
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice 30 ml
- 1/2 oz Orange liqueur 15 ml
- 1/2 oz Agave syrup 15 ml
- 2-3 slices Jalapeño pepper
- Kosher salt for rimming the glass
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel, for garnish
- Jalapeño slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip into kosher salt to coat the edge.
- Place the jalapeño slices at the bottom of a shaker and muddle gently to release their flavor.
- Add tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a jalapeño slice.
Notes
If you prefer a less spicy version, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before muddling. For a sweeter cocktail, adjust the amount of agave syrup to taste.