Secret Garden Recipe
El Trago Tequila, basil, cilantro, mint, jalapeño, pineapple
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Ingredients
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Liquor
Herbs
Vegetables
Fruit
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the basil, cilantro, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Pineapple
If using fresh pineapple, peel and cut it into small chunks. For canned pineapple, drain the juice from the chunks.
Mixing
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, basil leaves, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, chopped jalapeño, and pineapple chunks.
- 5
Muddle the Mixture
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the herbs and fruits in the shaker to release their flavors.
- 6
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture.
Serving
- 7
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of jalapeño if desired.