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INGREDIENTS
For the Ginger Juice:
1 (2 to 3-inch) knob fresh ginger, about 1 1/2 ounces, peeled
For the Cocktail:
1 1/2 ounces fresh ripe mango, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
3/4 ounces freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
1/2 ounce ginger juice
1/3 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces reposado tequila
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DIRECTIONS
For the Ginger Juice: Slice ginger
into chunks and place in bottom of mixing glass. Muddle until broken
up well, about 1 minute. Strain juice through fine-mesh strainer,
pressing on solids with the back of a spoon to extract juice.
To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water
with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.
Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for
up to 5 days.
For the Cocktail: In a cocktail
shaker, muddle mango, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger juice, and
simple syrup until the mango is completely dissolved. |
