Chaparrita Dorada
by Joanne Weir
A specialty of Ronaldo Colli from Bar Americano in San Francisco, CA.
Serves 1
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 fl. oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 fl. oz. agave nectar
3/4 fl. oz. vanilla liqueur
1-3/4 fl. oz. blanco tequila
1 lemon zest strip, for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 5 of the thyme sprigs with the lemon juice. Add the agave nectar, vanilla liqueur, tequila, and ice and shake for 5 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon zest strip and the remaining thyme sprig.
photo: Lara Hata
From Book Tequila: A Guide to Types, Flights, Cocktails, and Bites
July 5, 2012