Cinco de Mayo Cocktail
This refreshing beverage harnesses the power of ginger and yerba mate to deliver a nutritional boost to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Food styling by Jeanne Kelley
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Cinco de Mayo Cocktail
If you can’t find dried peaches, you can substitute fresh instead.
Ingredients
- 11/2 tsp. green tea leaves
- 1/2 tsp. yerba maté
- 1/2 tsp. dried peach
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 medium Serrano chili, seeded and minced
- 11/2 oz. tequila
- 1 Tbs. agave nectar
- 1 fresh ginger slice, for garnish
Preparation
- Place 6 oz. lukewarm water in cup. Combine tea leaves, yerba maté, dried peach, and ground ginger in tea linen or ball, and place in cup with water. Let brew 10 minutes, agitating from time to time, and remove sachet/ball.
- In cocktail shaker, combine 41/2 oz. tea base, tequila, and agave nectar. Dry shake until agave dissolves. Add ice, and gently swirl to chill. Garnish with ginger slice. Strain, pour into festive glass, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
- Calories 160
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 16 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g