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Café Fuerte
In my view, Elevación1250 is one of the best tequilas on the market. Fourth generation female master distiller, Iliana Partida has delivered a blanco so refined it can be sipped neat but also works wonders in cocktails like this one.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 oz Elevación1250 tequila
- ½ oz Galliano vanilla liqueur
- 1½ oz fresh espresso
- ½ oz spicy clementine cordial
- Garnish: cinnamon stick
Spicy Clementine Cordial
- 8 limes peeled and juiced (approx. 4 oz lime juice)
- 4 clementines peeled and juiced (approx. 4 oz clementine juice)
- 2- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
- 6 cracked cardamom pods
- 1 Thai chili diced
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass over a king cube.
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Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Spicy Clementine Cordial
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Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan (including all citrus peels) over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
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Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Remove solids and fine strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.