Devil's Margarita
This version of a classic lime margarita incorporates a red wine float for a striking visual element and a unique marriage of aromatics and flavours. Make this cocktail with Henkes Triple Sec, Casamigos Blanco Tequila and Mascota Eccentric Cabernet Sauvignon.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Casamigos Blanco Tequila
½ oz (15 ml) Henkes Triple Sec
¾ oz (22 ml) Simple Syrup*
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lime juice
2 oz (60 ml) Eccentric Cabernet Sauvignon
1 large lime wedge, cut into 4 equal pieces and skewered, for garnish
1 Thai (bird’s eye) chili, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, Simple Syrup and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Fine strain into a short glass filled with fresh ice. For red wine float, gently rest head of a bar spoon on top of ice, then slowly and carefully pour wine onto bar spoon to layer it nicely into drink. Place lime skewer and chili on glass and serve.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.