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Desert Rider

A delicious cocktail highlighting reposado tequila! Tasty with a little bit of heat, smoothness from the honey, and brightness from fresh lemon juice. A little tajin on the side of the glass and you have yourself a perfect summer time cocktail! Cheers!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: ancho reyes liqueur, fresh lemon juice, honey simple syrup, liqueur, reposado, reposado tequila, summer cocktails, tajin, tequila, tequila cocktails
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: Kama

Equipment

  • 1 Boston Shaker
  • 1 Bar Jigger
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • 1 Hawthorne Strainer
  • 1 Double Rocks Glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ¾ oz Honey Simple Syrup
  • ½ oz Ancho Reyes Chile Poblano Verde Liqueur
  • 1 dash Tajin For Garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by measuring and pouring all ingredients into your small tin
  • In large tin add ice
  • Take your glassware and rub lemon wedge on area you want tajin to stick, either the rim, or side of the glassware (instructions in blog post)
  • Add fresh ice into your glassware
  • Combine tins, form a seal, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
  • Break seal on your tins and strain into glassware over that fresh ice
  • Enjoy!