“Tequila Garden” is like the lazy mans way of making a shrub! You can cheat and muddle strawberries with balsamic vinegar for a WOW cocktail! Reposado tequila is a beautiful addition to the kitchen cocktail as I call it; it could even be an inspiration for a salad.
I know this type of drink has been done before but I thought tequila would be an interesting spirit to accompany the fresh strawberries and balsamic
Recipe: Makes 1 Cocktail Profile: Strong, Dry, Semi Sweet/Inspired Original
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila ( I used El Tosoro )
- 1oz Simple Syrup
- 1oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/8 oz Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Fresh Strawberries
- 4 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
Glass: Martini, Coupe or whatever you like Garnish: Fresh Basil Leaf
Instructions:
Cut stems from the strawberries and slice in halves.
In a mixing glass add fresh strawberries, balsamic and simple syrup.
Muddle strawberries well then add the fresh basil, lightly muddle a couple times just to open oils from the basil.
Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake for 8 seconds.
Double strain into appropriate glass.
