Sun-Kissed Tangerine Tequila Delight

This Oaxacan Sunshine cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that will brighten up any occasion. The combination of tangerine, mint, and tequila creates a zesty and invigorating taste with a hint of tropical sweetness. The addition of passionfruit syrup and lime juice adds a delightful tanginess, while the Suze gentian liqueur provides a subtle herbal complexity. Topped with chia seeds and a hint of mezcal mist, this cocktail is a unique and captivating blend of flavors that will transport you to a sunny paradise.

Sun-Kissed Tangerine Tequila Delight

A vibrant and refreshing tequila-based cocktail with tangerine, mint, passionfruit, and a hint of 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. passionfruit syrup
  • 1 oz. lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz. tequila
  • 1/2 oz. Suze gentian liqueur
  • Prepped chia seeds for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • Montelobos mezcal (in a mist bottle)

Instructions

  1. Place the tangerine, mint, and agave simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and lightly muddle to release the flavors.
  2. Add the passionfruit syrup, lime juice, tequila, and Suze gentian liqueur to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, then shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with 1-2 barspoons of prepped chia seeds for garnish.
  6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and mist with 1 pump of Montelobos mezcal.