Fortaleza Still Strength Recipe
Jalisco - Los Valles 46% Olive, Mint, White Pepper
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and olive brine. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint leaves to release their oils and flavor.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
Add the Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and white pepper into the shaker with the muddled mint and olive brine.
- 3
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or a rocks glass filled with ice, ensuring to leave any mint leaves behind.
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish the drink with a fresh mint sprig and two olives on a cocktail pick for presentation.
