Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsOf Course Kitchen & CompanySecret Garden Recipe

Secret Garden Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

El Trago Tequila, basil, cilantro, mint, jalapeño, pineapple

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Ingredients

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Liquor

Herbs

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the basil, cilantro, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Chop the Jalapeño

    Remove the stem from the jalapeño and slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds for less heat if desired, then finely chop the jalapeño.

  3. 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

  1. 4

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, basil leaves, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, chopped jalapeño, and pineapple chunks.

  2. 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.

  3. 6

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture.

Serving

  1. 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.

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