Tequila Mockingbird

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Tequila Blanco
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 22,5 ml Agave Syrup
- 3 Watermelon Cubes (2,5 cm)
- 1 Slice of Jalapeño

GARNISH:
- Skewered Watermelon Balls
- Sprig of Mint

INSTRUCTIONS:
• In a cocktail shaker muddle jalapeño and watermelon cubes.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint and skewered watermelon balls.

Cocktail author: Greg Seider.

Margarita is one of the best-known cocktails around the world. Tequila Mockingbird is a playful fruity riff on this amazing drink.

Cocktail base remains the same as the original – blanco tequila with its familiar vegetal notes, supported by the fresh, peppery spiciness of jalapeno. Kick of fresh tartness is provided by a healthy dose of lime juice, balanced by a touch of caramel notes of the agave syrup. So far, nothing out of the ordinary, similar ingredients in different combinations often appear in Margarita riffs. Where things take a new turn is a muddled watermelon. It takes the cocktail in a new direction, making it slightly more complex, fruiter and sweeter drink, suitable for almost anyone, from a seasoned cocktail lover to a complete novice.

Tequila Mockingbird is a delicious cocktail, that simply oozes summer. I believe it can work as a pleasant introduction to tequila for people hesitant to try other tequila-based cocktails. So definitely give this a try.

Source material:
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/tequila-mockingbird/