SPIKED AGUA FRESCA
A tequila-twist to a classic summertime drink
Course
Cocktails
Keyword
Agua Fresca
,
Cocktail
,
Tequila
,
Watermelon
Servings
Prep Time
2
drinks
5
mins
Servings
Prep Time
2
drinks
5
mins
Ingredients
4
oz
Fresh Watermelon Juice w/Sprinkle of Sea Salt
Blended, muddled, or pressed
1
oz
Simple Syrup
We use 1:1 Morena Cane Sugar and Water
4
oz
Tequila or Mezcal
Blanco is best but any will do the trick
2
oz
Club Soda or Sparkling Mineral Water
1
oz
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
2
Dashes
Tajin or Worm Salt
1
Sprig
Mint
Optional
Instructions
Rim two glasses, dipped in syrup or rubbed with lime, with Tajin or Worm Salt.
Fill glasses with fresh cracked or shaved ice. Set aside.
Combine tequila, juices, syrup, pinch of salt, few leaves of mint in a tall shaker topped with a large scoop of ice.
Shake well and strain into glasses.
Top with sparkling mineral water.
Garnish with additional mint sprigs or slices of lime and baton of watermelon.
Sip away.
Recipe Notes
Save those inner rinds for pickling and kimchi featured in our next recipe.