Float Like A Butterfly Recipe
Smoke and mirrors tequila blanco, pamplemousse, grapefruit, smoked thai pepper
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Infusion
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Glass
Take a cocktail glass and rim it with salt. To do this, rub a grapefruit wedge around the rim, then dip it into a plate of salt to coat evenly.
Infuse the Tequila
Take the smoked Thai pepper and lightly bruise it to release the oils. Add the pepper to the tequila blanco and let it infuse for about 10 minutes.
Mixing the Cocktail
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the infused tequila blanco, pamplemousse liqueur, and fresh grapefruit juice.
Shake Well
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, taking care to avoid any pepper pieces.
Garnishing
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a slice of grapefruit placed on the rim of the glass.