El Aguila y Culebra

Name: El Aguila y Culebra
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Jalapeno Infused Blanco Tequila; 0.75 oz Reposado Tequila; 0.5 oz Mezcal; 0.75 oz Mole Syrup; 1 oz Lime Juice

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By Logan

Submitted on: May 24, 2022

Signatures

Agave

The inspiration for this drink came from the Port Royal recipe in Smugglers Cove. After making the jerk syrup for it my mind was really opened up to all the different flavours you can add to syrups using spices I love Latin foods and flavours so my mind instantly went to a Mexican Mole Syrup. I knew the combination of savoury, spicy, sweet and earthy flavours would pair nicely with some agave spirits It turned out better than I had hoped. This drink is nice and complex. The heat and smoke hits...

Ingredients

0.75 oz
Jalapeno Infused Blanco Tequila

0.75 oz
Reposado Tequila

0.5 oz
Mezcal

0.75 oz
Mole Syrup

1 oz
Lime Juice

Instructions

Garnish

Dehydrated Lime Wheel

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Logan

Mixologist

A home enthusiast with a passion for all things tiki! Rum is my favourite poison, but I also love Whiskey, Brandy and just about every other spirit. I'm fairly new to cocktail making but I quickly fell in love with it and enjoy the pursuit of finding my new favourite libation. Cheers! ...

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Combine everything in a shaker tin and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with dehydrated Lime Wheel Mole Syrup: - 1.5 cups granulated sugar - 0.75 cups water - Mole Spice Mix Bring the water to a boil and add the sugar and mole spice mix. Whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat, cover and let cool. Strain the syrup and refrigerate. Mole Spice Mix: - 1.75 tsp ground thyme - 1.25 tsp whole cumin - 1 tsp ground guajillo chiles - 1 tsp ground ancho chiles - 0.5 tsp ground ...

Editor's Note

A complex mole syrup brings earthy, spicy depth to this agave-forward sour. The split-base of tequila and mezcal provides a smoky foundation that evolves with every sip.