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chaparrita dorada drink recipe

Chaparrita Dorada

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


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