A little about this dish
This cocktail, with its fusion of distinct Tex-Mex flavors and crisp celery, is a refreshing break from standard summer drinks. Tequila, a key ingredient in Tex-Mex cuisine, will be the base spirit, while fresh lime and jalapeno lend a zesty kick, and the celery adds a unique twist of coolness.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh and cool celery — 4 stalks
- Tequila — 1.5 cups
- Lime — 4 — freshly squeezed
- Jalapeno — 2 — seeded and finely chopped
- Salt — 1/4 cup — for rimming
- Crushed ice — 2 cups
- Sparkling water — to top off
- Sugar — 2 tablespoons
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍹🍈🧂Firstly, rim the glasses with lime and dip into 1/4 cup of salt, then set them aside.
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Step 2 — 🍋🌶️🧊💧In a shaker, combine 1.5 cups of tequila, juice of 4 fresh limes, 2 seeded and finely chopped jalapenos, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 cups of crushed ice.
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Step 3 — 🥃🕺❄Once all the ingredients are in the shaker, shake well until the mixture is chilled and the sugar is fully dissolved.
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Step 4 — 🍸🍹💧Strain the cocktail from the shaker into the rimmed glasses.
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Step 5 — 💦💥🥬To finish, top off each glass with sparkling water and garnish with a fresh and cool celery stalk.
A final fox tip
This cocktail is extremely versatile and open to modifications. Feel free to swap the sparkling water with your favorite soda or add in other Tex-Mex ingredients like cilantro for a unique spin. You can also control the level of heat by altering the amount of jalapeno.