Traveler's Oasis Recipe
dulce vida reposado tequila, cantaloupe, basil, citric saline, lime
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cantaloupe
Begin by cutting the cantaloupe in half, removing the seeds, and scooping out the flesh. Measure 1 cup of cantaloupe flesh and set it aside.
- 2
Juice the Lime
Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice. You will need the juice from half a lime for this recipe.
- 3
Prepare the Basil
Take 6 fresh basil leaves and gently bruise them by pressing them with the back of a spoon to release their aroma.
Mixing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a shaker, combine 2 oz of Dulce Vida Reposado Tequila, 1 cup of cantaloupe flesh (diced), 0.5 oz of citric saline, and the juice from half a lime.
- 5
Add Basil
Add the bruised basil leaves into the shaker with the other ingredients.
- 6
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 7
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or a slice of lime on the rim.
