2 Funky Margaritas for Summer
With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down.
While the classic recipe is delicious, it’s fun to change it up, especially with the two recipes below. Check them out!
At Bar Calico, Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. A similar feel to a spicy margarita, this offering is inspired by the bright flavors of the American southwest, in specific, tomatillo salsa, which is made in house. Ancho verde with its poblano pepper flavor compliments the vegetal blanco tequila, and not a lot of agave is needed as the salsa’s tomatillos give it that natural sweetness that we all love in margaritas. The result: a savory, spicy, delicious bomb of flavor!
Photo by Ashley Sears
Tomatillo Margarita
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Herradura Silver
1.5 oz. Tomatillo Salsa*
.75 oz. Ancho Verde
.75 oz. Lime
.25 oz. Agave
Salt and Tajín mix, for rim
Preparation
Shake, then strain into a rocks glass with half salt, half tajín rim.
*Tomatillo Salsa
Ingredients
12 Peeled Tomatillos
2 Serrano Peppers
4 Cloves Garlic
Cucumber, halved
Cilantro bunch
Preparation
Roast at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then let cool and add to a blender with half a cucumber and a cilantro bunch.
Add 4 ounces of lime juice and salt to taste.
Blend and let cool before storing.
While avocados may not be the first ingredient that come to mind when making a margarita, Romeo’s Co-Owner and Beverage Director, Evan Hawkins, chose it specifically for its creamy, velvety texture. The goal for all of the drinks at Romeo’s centers around color, texture, and temperature. With its rich green color, delicate blend of citrus and creamy sweetness with a little kick, and crisp ice-cold glass, Evan’s Spicy Avocado Margarita is a crowd favorite to be enjoyed all summer long.
Photo by Noah Fecks
Spicy Avocado Margarita
Ingredients
2 oz. Tequila
.75 oz. Lime
1 oz. Avocado Cordial*
3 Dashes Spicy Tincture**
Preparation
Shaken and poured over a rocks glass with a big rock ice cube.
Garnish with chamoy and spicy salt***.
*Avocado Cordial
Ingredients
1000g of Avocado purred
300g Lime
300g Lemon
400g Water
1/4 tsp of Spirulina
1000g Light Agave (to keep color purest green)
Preparation
Blend all together.
**Spicy Tincture Recipe
Ingredients
2 quarts of High Proof Vodka (Devil Springs 151)
12 Fresno, sliced
Preparation
***Spicy Salt Recipe
Ingredients
1 qt Salt
¼ cup Cayenne Pepper
¼ cup of Cumin
¼ cup Cinnamon Powder
¼ cup Chili Powder
½ cup Smoked Paprika
½ cup Sugar
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a quart container.
Store in dry place.
Keeps indefinitely.
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