Sun-Kissed Tangerine Tequila Smash

This vibrant cocktail is a refreshing blend of tangerine, mint, and tequila, with a hint of passionfruit and a touch of chia seeds for a unique twist. It's a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and herbal flavors, with a smoky mezcal mist adding depth to every sip. The Sun-Kissed Tangerine Tequila Smash is a delightful choice for relaxing summer gatherings or casual evenings with friends.

Sun-Kissed Tangerine Tequila Smash

A refreshing and vibrant tequila-based cocktail with tangerine, mint, passionfruit, and a touch of chia seeds, garnished with a smoky mezcal mist.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tangerine, peeled and cut in 2
  • 3 Large mint leaves
  • 1/2 oz. Agave simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Liber Passionfruit syrup
  • 1 oz. Lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz. Libelula tequila
  • 1/2 oz. Suze gentian liqueur
  • Barspoon prepped chia seeds for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • Montelobos mezcal (in a mist bottle)

Instructions

  1. In an empty cocktail shaker, add the tangerine, mint, and agave simple syrup.
  2. Lightly muddle to release the tangerine juice and mint flavor.
  3. Add the Liber Passionfruit syrup, lime juice, tequila, and Suze gentian liqueur to the cocktail shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass and add ice.
  6. Top with 1-2 barspoons of prepped chia seeds for garnish.
  7. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and mist with 1 pump of mezcal spray.