Pink Peppercorn Margarita
This is a truly beautiful take on the beloved Daisy cocktail family, a Strawberry Margarita with a delicate, intriguing twist. The pink peppercorns add a nuanced floral spice that plays wonderfully with the fresh berries and bright lime.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Orange liqueur
- 3 Fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3-4 Pink peppercorns
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the strawberries and pink peppercorns.
- Add the blanco tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass or over fresh ice in a rocks glass with a salted rim (optional).
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a single pink peppercorn.
Glassware: Coupe or Rocks Glass
Garnish: Lime wheel and a single pink peppercorn (salted rim optional)
History
A vibrant variation on the classic Margarita, a member of the Daisy family, this cocktail introduces muddled fresh strawberries and pink peppercorns. The peppercorns offer a gentle, aromatic spice that beautifully complements the sweet berries and tart lime, creating a more sophisticated and layered flavor profile.