As The Champs would say, “Tequila”! On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, imbibers can get over the mid-week hump while raising a glass to National Tequila Day. From Molly B’s Pine-Jalapeño-Rita, The Shed at Glenwood’s Chihuahua’s Respite, Dantanna’s Maestro Margarita, PARISH’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Bully Boy’s Tequila #1, cocktails enthusiasts can be prepared for this tequila-infused holiday with these easy-to-follow recipes from Spice Kitchen + Bar.
Molly B’s Pine-Jalapeño-Rita:
Jalapeño Syrup Recipe (Batch recipe for 15 cocktails)
Ingredients:
1/16th lbs. Jalapeños (Chopped)
.5 quarts sugar
.25 quarts water
Teaspoon Pectin
Preparation:
- Simmer jalapeños, sugar and water for 2 hours, remove from heat.
- Add pectin, stir and transfer to blender.
- Puree ingredients, let chill.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeano Tequila
1 oz. Lime Juice
.5 oz. Jalapeño Syrup
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Preparation:
- In tin combine: ice, 2oz Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila, 1oz Lime Juice, .5 oz Jalapeño Syrup.
- Shake and pour in rocks glass.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge
The Shed at Glenwood’s Chihuahua’s Respite:
2 oz. Sotol Reposado
4 oz. Watermelon Aqua Fresca
1/2 oz. Orange Curaçao
1.5 oz. Topo Chico
Preparation:
- Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin.
- Shake well and pout over ice.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
Dantanna’s Maestro Margarita:
1 1/2 oz. Dantanna’s signature blend of Maestro Dobel tequila
3/4 oz. Cointreau
Kosher Salt
Preparation:
1. Rim glass with salt before, if desired.
2. 3 oz house-made sour mix (1 part fresh lime juice, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 2 parts simple syrup).
3. Build in bar tin with ice, shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice.
PARISH’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes:
.5 oz. mezcal
.5 oz. lime
.5 oz. agave syrup or simple syrup
3 oz. grapefruit juice
Topo Chico or Soda Water
Preparation:
- Combine tequila. mezcal, agave syrup and grapefruit juice into a shaker tin. If you need a way to extract fruit juice, try the best juicer for celery.
- Shake well and pour into glass with salted rim.
- Top with topo chico (or soda water).
- Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.
Bully Boy’s Tequila #1:
1 1/2 oz. El Jimador Reposado
3/4 oz. Ramazzoti Aperitivo Rosato
1 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Guava Agave
Preparation:
- Combine all ingredients and shake well, then pour over crushed ice.
- Top with Himalayan Lava Sea Salt.
- Garnish with Kefir Lime Leaves & Edible Flowers.
Bistro Off Broad’s Bistro Margarita:
Ingredients:
1 ¾ oz. Jalapeno Infused Altos Tequila
½ oz. Cointreau
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
¼ oz. Agave Syrup
Preparation:
1. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Pour over fresh ice into a salted rim, hi-ball glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Bistro Off Broad is a chef-inspired dining experience located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia. Combining casual chic and historic elegance, serving fresh, local, and affordable food and great wine and great spirits in a beautiful setting. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit www.bistrooffbroad.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @bistrobroad, on Instagram at @bistrobroad, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/.