Cocktail Spirit Highlight-Tanteo Jalepeno Tequila
Several months ago we took a look at the Tanteo Tequila lineup of jalepeno, tropical and chocolate infused blanco tequilas. Since then we’ve been wondering about the potential of the product line in cocktails.
With notes of agave and sweetness on the nose and just the right amount of hints of spice, black pepper and cilantro embodied in each sip, it’s one of those products that can add life and a bit of kick to cocktails. While it has notes of spice and a significant kick, the Tanteo Jalepeno tequila works differently in cocktails than muddling actual jalepeno in cocktails. In small amounts such as 3/4 of an ounce it gives cocktails a nice spicy flavor that lies within each sip without overpowering the cocktail.
Without any further ado, here a few cocktails utilzing Tanteo Jalepeno Tequila as a component.
“The Blackberry Bliss”-
½ oz Tanteo Jalapeno
2oz Bombay Gin
¼ Lime Juice
Bar spoon Agave Nectar
¼ Acai Veev
Muddled Blackberries
“The Smokey Pom”-
Rinse a chilled Coupe Cocktail Glass with Tanteo Jalepeno Tequila
2oz Metaxa 5 Year
1/2 oz St. Germains Elderflower
1/2 oz Mezcal(Scorpion was used)
Muddled Cucumber
1/2 oz Pom Juice
“Outside Rangoon”-
2 oz Rangpur Gin
3-5 Mint Leaves
1oz Simple Syrup
A small amount of Tanteo Jalapeno Infused Tequila(Less than a ¼ oz)
¼ Fresh Lime Juice
Muddle Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup
Add rest of ingredients, shake with ice.
Serve in chilled martini glass.
