Today’s recipe is representative of the weather we are having in Seattle. I made this drink as a reflection of that because it is so refreshing but also packs on a bit of heat. The two peppers; fresh jalapeño and black pepper give this drink two different kinds of heat. I like this because it adds so much flavor to the drink. The strawberry adds some sweetness and fresh fruit flavor which balances both peppers. This is the perfect cocktail for your mid-week pleasure. Make this cooler tonight and experience both spicy and sweet!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 tequila
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons jalapeño, sliced thin (1 for drink and 1 for garnish)
- 1/16 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or 3 rotations from pepper grinder for drink and 1 rotation for garnish)
- 3 strawberries, sliced (2 for drink and 1 for garnish)
- club soda to top off drink
- 1 cup of ice
Garnish: Thinly sliced jalapeño, strawberry slices, and dash of black pepper
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar, 2 sliced strawberries, 1 teaspoon sliced jalapeño, fresh ground black pepper and ½ of the ice
- Fill serving glass with the rest of the ice
- Shake cocktail shaker for 30 seconds and then strain mixture into serving glass over ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with jalapeño slices, strawberry slices, and black pepper
