Desert Mirage

Name: Desert Mirage
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz aejo tequila; 1 oz pink grapefruit juice; 1/2 oz lime juice; 1/2 oz agave nectar; 1/4 oz mezcal; 2 dashes orange bitters; null jalapeo slices for muddling; null pink himalayan salt for rim; null grapefruit wedge for garnish; null jalapeo round for garnish

Bold and refreshing tequila cocktail

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

9g*

Ingredients:

aejo tequila

pink grapefruit juice

jalapeo slices for muddling

pink himalayan salt for rim

grapefruit wedge for garnish

jalapeo round for garnish

AI Request:A masculine tequila cocktail that is made with fruit juices

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Immerse yourself in the bold and refreshing flavors of the Desert Mirage, a masculine tequila cocktail that artfully blends the robust character of aged tequila with the vibrant essence of exotic fruit juices. This cocktail is a harmonious fusion of smoky undertones and fruity highlights, served in a classic rocks glass that epitomizes rugged sophistication. Ingredients: - 2 oz Añejo tequila - 1 oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice - 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz Agave nectar - 1/4 oz Mezcal - 2 dashes of Orange bitters - Fresh jalapeño slices (for muddling) - Pink Himalayan salt (for rim) - Grapefruit wedge (for garnish) - Jalapeño round (for garnish) Glass: Rocks glass Instructions: 1. Prepare your rocks glass by moistening the rim with a grapefruit wedge and dipping it in pink Himalayan salt to create a salty rim. 2. In a shaker, muddle a few thin slices of jalapeño to your desired level of heat. 3. Add the añejo tequila, fresh pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, mezcal, and orange bitters to the shaker. 4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 5. Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 6. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a jalapeño round on the rim for an inviting presentation. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the complex, smoky, and citrusy journey of the Desert Mirage. The Desert Mirage offers a captivating balance between the depth of aged tequila, the smokiness of mezcal, and the tart sweetness of fruit juices, underscored by a subtle spicy kick from the jalapeño. It's an ideal drink for sipping as the sun sets over a boundless desert landscape.

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