January Cocktail of the Month:
Kick Start Your New Year
South of the Border
It's Tequila time and this cocktail is a variation of the famous Brave Bull with the simple addition of 1/4 shot of lime juice just to take the edge off. Try and use the best Tequila you can find - preferably 100% agave. Tequila has a strong and proud history in Mexico, Popular tequila cocktails include the ubiquitous Margarita (1950) with its endless variations, Tequila Sunrise and Brave Bull etc.
The origin of tequila can be traced back to 250-300 AD, where Aztec Indians first fermented the juice of the Agave Azul plant to produce their ceremonial wine (pulque). Only in 1519 when Spaniards conquered Mexico, Cortes’ soldiers discovered that this juice could be distilled. The Spanish introduced distillation, but it was not until 1795 that one of the most well known brands today opened is door to the first distillery in Tequila, Mexico.
Remember that Mezcal is the Tequila with the worm in, actually it is a lavae or grub, but anyway, for this recipe we are using Tequila Blanco otherwise known as White or Silver Tequila.
Ingredients:
1/4 Shot Fresh Lime Juice
1 Shot Tequila Blanco 100% Agave
1/2 Shot Coffee Liqueur - Kahlua
Angostura Bitters
Glass Type:
Martini
Method:
Shake Ingredients together in a Boston Mixing Jug with Ice until the sides
show condensation and Strain
Zing Twist: Over the Border
Luke has Zinged this one up with a vanilla liqueur found in most supermarkets and Creme de Cacao, which is made from the finest roasted cacao beans which are only distilled and not percolated, giving the white version of Creme de Cacao a lighter flavour and clearer colour. These extra ingredients add a smoothness over the Tequila and makes for a really nice and elegant sipping drink.
Ingredients:
1/2 Shot Fresh Lime Juice
1 Shot Tequila Blanco 100% Agave
1/2 Shot Coffee Liqueur - Kahlua
1/2 Shot Vanilla Liqueur
1 Barspoon Creme de Cacao (around a teaspoonful)
Glass Type:
Martini
Method:
Shake Ingredients together in a Boston Mixing Jug with Ice until the sides show condesation and Strain – Garnish with a Sprig of Fresh Mint.
Zing Wine Bar is the only town centre bar to offer a dedicated Cocktail Bar, our manager Luke and assistant manager Brett are both experienced bartenders and mixologists.
Each week you will find their latest creations displayed on the mirror adjacent to the cocktail bar and further more we will list here their cocktail of the month which is publicised by three independent magazines throughout Ipswich, Woodbridge and Felixstowe.
