Jul 14 2026
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Arandas Monk Recipe

Inspired by Charleston
Time10m
Serves1

Espolon Blanco, Strega, Lime, Ginger, Soda

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ginger

    Grate or finely chop 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger and set it aside.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lime

    Squeeze fresh lime to get 1 ounce of lime juice, ensuring there are no seeds.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Espolon Blanco tequila, 1 oz of Strega liqueur, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp of grated ginger.

  2. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.

  4. 6

    Add Soda

    Top the drink with 3 oz of soda water, gently stirring to combine.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Garnish the Drink

    Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint leaves for aromatics and presentation.

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