Jul 14 2026

Desperado Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

vida mezcal, yellow chartreuse, aperol, elderflower, strawberry, lime

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Muddle the Strawberries

    In a shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries until they are well crushed and juicy.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Add the Vida Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Elderflower Liqueur, and fresh lime juice to the shaker with the muddled strawberries.

  3. 3

    Shake

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

  4. 4

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a slice of strawberry or a lime wheel for a decorative touch.

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