Pecan-Infused Patrón Margarita
Savor the exquisite flavors of this Pecan-Infused Patrón Margarita. Crafted with the finest ingredients, including Patrón Reposado Tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a unique pecan and tea orgeat, this cocktail is a delightful blend of sweetness and spice. Garnished with a dehydrated orange wheel and a touch of freshly grated cinnamon, this margarita is sure to elevate your cocktail experience.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | ounces Patrón Reposado Tequila |
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| ¾ | ounce freshly squeezed lime juice |
| ¾ | ounce pecan and tea orgeat (see below) |
| 1 | dash orange bitters |
| Dehydrated orange wheel, for garnish | |
| Grated cinnamon, for garnish | |
| 200 | grams pecans |
| 10 | grams black tea (5 tea bags) |
| 400 | milliliters hot water |
| 400 | grams sugar |
| 25 | milliliters vodka |
Instructions
For the cocktail | |
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| 1. | Prepare the cocktail by combining all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 to 40 seconds to ensure proper mixing. |
| 2. | Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and a sprinkle of freshly grated cinnamon before serving. |
For the pecan and tea orgeat | |
| 1. | Begin by toasting the pecans in a hot, dry pan until they become aromatic, approximately 4 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly before grinding them in a food processor or blender. |
| 2. | Steep the black tea in hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea leaves or bags and combine the tea with sugar in a pot. Heat the mixture on medium-high heat, whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved. |
| 3. | Add the ground pecans to the tea mixture and simmer on low heat for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 2 hours to infuse the flavors. |
| 4. | Strain the mixture by pouring it into a tri-folded cheese cloth and squeezing out the liquid. Add vodka to the strained liquid to make it shelf-stable, then bottle and refrigerate. This recipe yields approximately 300 milliliters of pecan and tea orgeat. |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița