El Rayo, Tequila Reposado Recipe

Inspired by Paladar

Time10m

Serves10

Mellow, balanced, with oak, vanilla, and agave.

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Ingredients

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1
Infuse the Tequila
In a clean glass jar, combine the tequila reposado with the oak chips and the split vanilla bean. Seal the jar tightly.
2
Let it Rest
Allow the mixture to infuse for at least 1 week in a cool, dark place. Shake the jar gently every couple of days.
3
Strain the Mixture
After the infusion period, strain the tequila through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the oak chips and vanilla bean.
4
Sweeten the Tequila
Add the agave nectar to the strained tequila and stir gently to combine.
5
Serve
Pour the El Rayo, Tequila Reposado into a glass with ice or serve it neat. Enjoy!