Ojos Verdes

Another brilliant take on the spicy margarita, but with a greener profile. It pairs mezcal with Ancho Reyes Verde (green chile liqueur), fresh lime juice, and agave for an herbal, smoky, and bright cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. mezcal (Hedges uses Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej)

  • 3/4 oz. Cointreau

  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice

  • 3/4 oz. fresh cucumber and jalapeño juice

  • 1/4 oz. agave syrup

Instructions:

  • Shake all of the ingredients and strain into a salt and tajin–rimmed rocks glass with a large ice cube.

  • Fresh Cucumber and Jalapeño Juices: Slice the ends off a few large cucumbers, roughly chop, and add to a juicer. Add 1 seeded and roughly chopped jalapeño to the juicer. Bottle and refrigerate.

  • Salt and Tajin Rim: Combine equal parts salt and tajin in a pint container or jar. Cover with a lid and shake to combine.

Attribution:
Recipe: Excerpt from the new book The Seasonal Cocktail – A Guide to Creative Drink Making by Jason Hedges, Beverage Director of Laurent Tourondel Hospitality and Co-Founder of Bar-IQ.com. @ 2023 by Jason Hedges. Published by Bar IQ LLC. All rights reserved.
Photo: Shannon Sturgis | May 19, 2023
Origin: Imbibe

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