FOOD
The Pine Needle
You've mastered all the other classic holiday drinks. This winter, 1800 Tequila challenges you to warm up by sipping on a pine needle cocktail made with rich and smooth Reposado.
Ingredients
- 1 sprig of pine to garnish
- 1 1/3 fl oz 1800 Tequila Reposado
- 1/6 fl oz stone pine liqueur
- ½ teaspoon simple syrup
- 1 piece lemon peel
- Cubed ice
Steps
- Prepare your glass by tying a sprig of pine to the stem of the glass. Add the 1800 Tequila Reposado, stone pine liqueur and simple syrup to a cocktail mixing glass that is filled with cubed ice. Stir 30 times then double strain using a hawthorne strainer and fine strainer into the pine garnished glass. Twist the lemon peel over the drink so that the lemon oils are expressed and serve.