Black Widow

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Tequila Blanco
- 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 5 ml Agave Nectar
- 3 Large Basil Leaves
- 2 Blackberries

GARNISH:
- Couple of Basil Leaves
- Skewered Blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS:
• In a cocktail shaker muddle basil leaves and blackberries (do not overmuddle the basil).
• Add rest of the ingredients.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Garnish with skewered blackberries and a couple of basil leaves.

Cocktail author: Duggan McDonnell.

Black Widow has a great name conjuring scary images in our imagination and letting them run wild. Such a great name requires a great cocktail. Fortunately, this recipe manages to live up to this name with ease.

 A base of the cocktail is formed by blanco tequila and its earthy vegetable notes, providing quite a kick. Tequila is paired with a healthy dose of lime juice (a combination that does not fail) and a touch of agave nectar to balance it out. Finally, we arrive at a twist: a combination of muddled blackberries and basil. Berries bring a little bit of fruity freshness with some earthy tones supporting blanco tequila. Basil gives a little bit of peppery spice and lightness to the cocktail bringing all the flavours together.

All in all, Black Widow is a tasty cocktail full of different flavours. If you are looking for a light, refreshing summery drink this is an excellent choice.

Source material:
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/black-widow/