West Coast Recipe
Make West Coast Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare and measure
Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Measure and add 2 oz reposado tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 2 dashes of orange bitters to the shaker.
- 2
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled. This chills and lightly dilutes the mixture to balance the flavors.
- 3
Prepare glass
Fill a rocks glass or short Collins-style glass with fresh ice. If you like, rub the grapefruit wedge along the rim and drop it in for extra aroma.
- 4
Strain and top
Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice to remove small ice shards and pulp. Top gently with 2 oz chilled ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve carbonation.
- 5
Finish and garnish
Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top (it will bloom on the foam). Gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate the ginger beer without flattening it. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel or wedge and an optional mint sprig tucked beside the garnish for aroma.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while effervescent. Encourage the drinker to sip so the interplay of tequila, citrus, ginger spice and a touch of agave can be enjoyed.
