Baby Turtle

Tequila Cocktails

Aug 7

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Reposado Tequila
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 15 ml Cinnamon Syrup
- 7,5 ml Campari
- 22,5 ml Egg Whites
- 2 Dashes of Saline Solution

GARNISH:
- Seasonal Flower
- Freshly Grated Cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Dry shake to emulsify the egg whites.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a cocktail glass over large block of fresh ice.
• Garnish with a seasonal flower and some freshly grated cinnamon.

Cocktail author: cocktail created at Trick Dog.

Lately, I have been noticing more and more tequila or mezcal cocktails with a touch of Campari as a modifier, and this combination is one of my favourite discoveries. Taste of agave spirit blending with bitter-sweet orange flavour is remarkably delicious and masterfully exploited in this particular cocktail.

As you probably have guessed, the base of the cocktail is tequila, in this particular case – reposado. Mellower vegetal profile of the spirit, works incredibly well in this sour, leaving just enough space for other ingredients to shine through. Tequila is then paired with a healthy dose of citrus. A blend of lime and grapefruit juices, not only imparts refreshing tartness to the mix, but also deliciously fragrant bitterness. It is balanced by a touch of cinnamon syrup, giving the cocktail a slight tropical touch, reminiscent of grapefruit and cinnamon combo used in tiki cocktails. A touch of Campari, gives the cocktail not only a bitter-sweet twist, but also increases the overall complexity turning the cocktail into what it is. A few drops of saline solution tame the bitterness of Campari and grapefruit, allowing the cocktail to reveal itself fully. Finally, egg white: classic ingredient of the sour cocktail; gives the cocktail decadent and rich texture for the best drinking experience.

Baby Turtle is a delicious tequila sour with a few twists and turns along the way. Tasty cocktail with many layers and dimensions.