El Jardín
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A next level Margarita variation. El Jardín harmonizes fresh herbs, Smoked Chili Bitters and a dash of sparking Grapefruit Bitters & Soda. Tequila optional!
El Jardín
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Category
Cocktail
Author
Hella Cocktail Co.
Servings
1
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
A next level Margarita variation. El Jardín harmonizes fresh herbs, Smoked Chili Bitters and a dash of sparking Grapefruit Bitters & Soda. Tequila optional!
Ingredients
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1 ½ oz Blanco Tequila (Option to swap with Non-Alcoholic Alternative like Ritual Zero Proof)
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1 oz Hella Habanero Margarita Mix
- 4 basil leaves
- 5 dashes Hella Smoked Chili Bitters
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Grapefruit Bitters & Soda
- Basil Salt, for glass rim
Directions
- Wet the edge of a highball glass with your finger and a bit of Hella Habanero Margarita Mix. Dip into a plate of basil salt.
- Add 3 of the basil leaves to the bottom of a shaker and muddle gently.
- Fill your shaker with ice and add Tequila, Hella Habanero Margarita Mix and Hella Smoked Chili Bitters.
- Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- Double-strain your cocktail over your basil salt-rimmed highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with your choice of grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a basil leaf boat.
Basil Salt
- Preheat oven to 225°. Place salt and basil in a small food processor; pulse until very finely chopped. Spread into a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Bake until mixture appears dry, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.