Serves 1
1-2tsp per person per person rhubarb syrup (see explanation)
25ml lime juice
50ml tequila
25ml triple sec
crushed ice
1 tbs salt ( or caster sugar .. your preference
Crushed chilli flakes
Mint leaves to garnish
If you have homemade rhubarb compote (seasonal) use this but strain first to remove stringy bits ! If you have bought compote and it is sweet add a squeeze of lemon a little water and simmer again to reduce and remove some of the excess sweetness or decant a tin of rhubarb add a squeeze of lemon simmer til sugar in syrup thickens ( or add a spoonful of caster sugar if the rhubarb is in water ) , strain and cool to use.
Pop your glasses in the freezer. Mix 1tbs salt with a pinch or 2 of crushed chilli flakes on a plate and set aside.
Put ice into a cocktail. Shaker and add the syrup lime juice and triple sec and shake until the shaker is icy cold.
Remove your glass from the freezer and rub the used lime around the rim of the glass, roll the rim very lightly in the salt chilli mix pour the cocktail over ice and serve immediately garnished with a mint leaf
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