El Jefe (seasonal) Recipe
Corralejo Reposado, local prickly pear, fresh lemon & lime juice
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
- 2
Make Prickly Pear Puree
If using fresh prickly pears, peel and chop them, then blend in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, yielding about 1 oz of puree.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Corralejo Reposado tequila, prickly pear puree, fresh lemon juice, and fresh lime juice.
- 4
Shake
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. You can choose to serve it straight up or over fresh ice.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a slice of prickly pear and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.