Libélula Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with mezcal, lime, and fresh fruits.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Fresh Fruits
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fresh Fruits
Chop the fresh pineapple into small chunks, and set aside. Rinse the mint leaves and set them aside as well.
- 2
Juice the Limes
Cut the limes into halves and squeeze out the fresh lime juice until you have 1 oz. of juice. Reserve the lime wedges for garnish.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup. Then add the chopped pineapple and mint leaves.
- 4
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice. Optionally, you can use a fine mesh strainer to remove solid bits.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on top.
