Spicy Saffron Shiitake Margarita

Name: Spicy Saffron Shiitake Margarita
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz shiitake mushroominfused tequila; 1 oz cointreau or triple sec; 1 oz lime juice; 1/2 oz saffron simple syrup made with threads of saffron steeped in sugar water; 1/2 oz agave nectar; 2 slices of jalapeo; pinch of salt; lime wheel and shiitake mushroom slice for garnish; chili lime salt for rimming

Bold and intriguing, umami-rich, fiery, and floral margarita

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

approximately 23%*

Calories

250*

Net Carbs

21g*

Ingredients:

shiitake mushroominfused tequila

cointreau or triple sec

lime juice

saffron simple syrup made with threads of saffron steeped in sugar water

agave nectar

slices of jalapeo

pinch of salt

lime wheel and shiitake mushroom slice for garnish

chili lime salt for rimming

AI Request:a spicy saffron shitake mushroom margarita

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Bold and intriguing, the Spicy Saffron Shiitake Margarita combines the umami richness of shiitake-infused tequila with the golden elegance of saffron and a fiery kick, creating a margarita like no other. This cocktail takes you on a journey through savory, spicy, and floral notes, balancing them with the classic tartness of a margarita. Ingredients: - 2 oz shiitake mushroom-infused tequila - 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec - 1 oz fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz saffron simple syrup (made with threads of saffron steeped in sugar water) - 1/2 oz agave nectar - 2 slices of fresh jalapeño - Pinch of salt - Lime wheel and shiitake mushroom slice for garnish - Chili lime salt for rimming Instructions: 1. To prepare the shiitake mushroom-infused tequila, combine 5-6 dried shiitake mushrooms with a bottle of tequila. Let it infuse for at least 24 hours, then strain. 2. Rim the edge of a chilled rocks glass with lime juice and dip it into chili lime salt. 3. In a shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices with a pinch of salt to release their heat and flavor. 4. Add the shiitake mushroom-infused tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, saffron simple syrup, and agave nectar into the shaker. 5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 6. Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 7. Garnish with a lime wheel and a slice of dried shiitake mushroom on the rim of the glass. Glassware: Rocks glass Enjoy this daring margarita that challenges the conventional with each savory and spicy sip!

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