Desert Gold
Desert Gold
Experience the pairing of chile and mango in this unexpected cocktail. Tequila and sage bring an earthy element and cucumber cools the whole thing down.Recipe courtesy of the National Mango Board
Prep Time
12
hours
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
1
Total time: 12 hours, 1 minute
Ingredients
- 2 ounce reposado tequila
- 1 ounce cucumber-chile shrub (recipe follows)
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 4-6 large fresh mango cubes
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 sage sprigs
- fresh mango slice fan, long cucumber peel and sage sprig to garnish
- 2 cup roughly chopped cucumber
- 1 cup dried chile de arbol
- 2 cup white cane sugar
- 2 cup white balsamic vinegar (champagne or rice vinegar will also work)
Directions
- In a mixing glass, muddle fresh mango, sage and agave nectar.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing glass.
- Shake well and strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish.
- Combine cucumber, sugar and chile arbol, and let sit at room temperature until sugar dissolves and turns into liquid — about 24 to 48 hours.
- Add vinegar and let sit for additional 12 to 24 hours, depending on desired flavor.
- Strain out all solids.