COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 30 ml Tequila Blanco
- 30 ml Ancho Reyes Verde
- 22,5 ml Pineapple Juice
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 22,5 ml Rich Agave Syrup (2:1)
- 7 Drops Toasted Sesame Oil
GARNISH:
- Black Sesame Seeds
- Orange Twist
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail glass over large ice cube.
• Garnish with an orange twist and some black sesame seeds.
Cocktail author: David Muhs.
I have lost the count of how many different Margarita riffs I have tried during the last few years, and yet I still keep encountering more. 7 Long Years is one of the more extraordinary Margarita variations defined by its subtle savoury flavour profile.
Base of the cocktail is the beloved vegetal, agave notes filled tequila blanco. It is then paired with the earthy, herbal and spicy ancho reyes verde liqueur steering the cocktail in an unusual and slightly savoury direction, which is then masterfully explored by the addition of toasted sesame seed oil, introducing and almost oriental element to the drink. Lastly, a touch of pineapple juice brings delicious sweet-tart fruitiness to the mix with fresh lime juice adding a lively tart kick, balanced by the addition of rich agave syrup.
All in all, 7 Long Years might not be the cocktail for everyone, but it is a certainly one everybody should try, especially if you like Margaritas.
