Tijuana Handshake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. El Jimador reposado tequila
- ½ oz. El Jimador silver tequila
- ½ oz. Fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. House-made watermelon cordial
- 5 dashes Chipotle bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and shake to chill.
- Strain over a large ice cube to minimize dilution.
- Garnish with a lime and a dahlia.
Notes
For Watermelon cordial: 1 medium-sized watermelon, 1 quart of Thai basil simple syrup, 3 bar spoons of citric acid, 1 oz. grenadine (for color).
Cut watermelon and puree it in a blender. Then strain the watermelon puree. Stir in basil simple syrup, 3 bar spoons of citric acid, grenadine and stir it all together. Will keep it for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
Cut watermelon and puree it in a blender. Then strain the watermelon puree. Stir in basil simple syrup, 3 bar spoons of citric acid, grenadine and stir it all together. Will keep it for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.