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“Well, two, technically: tequila or mezcal.” The drink, to her mind, is a Daisy featuring tequila , lime juice, and orange liqueur. “I And now we have Margaritas, because tequila is the fad, not vodka. The mezcal in it is infused with an earthy fungus called huitlacoche, which is considered a delicacy in Mexico.
These ingredients infuse cocktails with fresh, vibrant, and complex flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying. Avoid over-muddling, which can result in a bitter taste. Infusions are another excellent method, allowing the herbs to steep in spirits or syrups for a more concentrated flavor. Add tequila and ice.
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The Watering The Garden drink arrives in a small watering can and poured over a large infused ice sphere. The Watering The Garden drink at the Cascade Bar, made with strawberry-infused Hendrick’s gin, Pimm’s, elderflower, lime and basil, arrives in a small brass watering can.
Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. For this one, Fernet is blended with Cynar, another amaro, along with a secret Buenos Aires bitters blend.
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Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters. It’s known as a Cuba Libre when mixed with rum from Cuba, and there’s the more trendy Batanga cocktail with Coke and tequila. I think stirred cocktails highlight simplicity and introduce the idea of alchemy by using dilution and bitters to change a drink.
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