Desert Gold Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila or Preferred Brand
- .5 oz Agave Nectar
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Cucumber-Chile Shrub
- 4-6 Large Fresh Mango Cubes
- 2 Sage Sprigs
FOR THE CUCUMBER-CHILE SHRUB
- 2 Cups Fresh Cucumber
- 2 Cups White Can Sugar, or Preferred Sugar
- 1 Cup Dried Chile De Arbol
- 2 Cups White Balsamic Vinegar, Champagne, or Rice Vinegar
GARNISH
- Fresh Mango Slice Fan
- Sage Sprig
- Long Cucumber Peel
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, muddle fresh mango, sage, and agave nectar 2-3 times.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing glass.
- Shake well, strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish.
FOR THE CUCUMBER-CHILE SHRUB:
- Combine cucumber, sugar and chile arbol and let sit at room temperature until sugar dissolves and sugar turns into liquid, 24 to 48 hours.
- Add vinegar and let sit for additional 12 to 24 hours, depending on desired flavor.
- Strain out all solids.
Categories: Drinks
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