Greenrock Liquor Store
1860 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A9
250.754.7500
Greenrock Liquor Store
1860 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A9
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Blackberry
Tequila Smash
INGREDIENTS
6 fresh blackberries
5 small mint leaves
2 ounces anejo tequila
0.5 ounces agave syrup
0.5 ounces fresh lemon juice
2-3 ounces club soda
INSTRUCTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, add 6 fresh blackberries and 5 small mint leaves. Muddle until the berries are completely macerated.
Add 2 oz anejo tequila, .5 oz agave syrup, .5 oz fresh lemon juice, and about 1/2 cup ice. Give it a good shake for about 20-30 seconds.
Strain into a glass that is full of crushed ice. Top off with 2 oz soda water. Give it a stir and garnish with blackberries, mint, and/or lemon wedges.
Prepare the lavender simple syrup by combining the dried lavender, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer for one minute, and then remove from heat. Pour through a mesh strainer to remove the lavender pieces and set aside.
In a shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and tonic water. Shake until chilled, and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs, if desired.
