Bendita Vida Recipe

Name: Barrio Tacos Lakewoods Bendita Vida Recipe
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz Bendita Vida blanco tequila (100% Blue Weber agave); 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz Pear liqueur (or pear brandy/pear purée + simple); 0.5 tbs Agave syrup (1:1 simple syrup acceptable); 1 sprig Fresh herb sprig (cilantro or basil); 2 dashes Orange bitters; 6 cubes Ice (for shaking); 1 cup Ice (for serving); 1 slice Lime wheel or thin pear slice (garnish); 0.5 tsp Smoked sea salt or flaky sea salt (for rimming); 0.125 tsp Optional small pinch of smoked paprika (for rim)

Inspired by Barrio Tacos Lakewood

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Bendita Vida "Blessed Life" is Barrio's signature additive-free blanco—crafted in the Highlands of Jalisco from 100% Blue Weber agave. Bright, clean, and smooth with pear and fresh herb notes.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Bendita Vida blanco tequila (100% Blue Weber agave)

3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz Pear liqueur (or pear brandy/pear purée + simple)

1/2 tbs Agave syrup (1:1 simple syrup acceptable)

1 sprig Fresh herb sprig (cilantro or basil)

2 dashes Orange bitters

6 cubes Ice (for shaking)

1 cup Ice (for serving)

1 slice Lime wheel or thin pear slice (garnish)

Optional Finish (smoke or salt)

1/2 tsp Smoked sea salt or flaky sea salt (for rimming)

1/8 tsp Optional small pinch of smoked paprika (for rim)

Method

Cocktail

Prepare glass

If using a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the glass lip and dip the rim into a shallow plate with smoked sea salt (mix salt and smoked paprika if desired). Fill the glass with 1 cup of fresh ice and set aside.

Muddle herb

In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh herb sprig (cilantro or basil) and 0.5 tbs agave syrup. Gently muddle 6–8 times to release the herb oils without shredding the leaves.

Build and shake

Add 2 oz Bendita Vida blanco, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz pear liqueur (or pear purée + 0.5 tbs extra agave if using purée), 2 dashes orange bitters, and the ice (6 cubes) to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled (shaker should frost).

Double strain and serve

Double strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the fresh ice to remove herb bits and small ice shards. If you prefer a neat serve, double strain into a chilled coupe without ice.

Garnish and finish

Express the oils of a lime wheel or gently slap a thin pear slice and place it on the drink. If desired, finish with a light spritz of citrus (squeeze over) or a single additional small herb sprig on top. Serve immediately.

Optional Smoke Finish

For a smoky accent, briefly capture smoke in the serving glass with a handheld smoker before pouring, or flame a small rosemary sprig and cup the glass to trap smoke for 5–8 seconds, then pour the cocktail in and serve. Use sparingly to preserve Bendita Vida's bright, herbaceous profile.