Cinco de Mayo

This cheerful tonic is a refreshing staple for summer parties or front porch ruminations. The sweetness of watermelon, lime, simple syrup, are balanced by the bright green spice and earthy smoke of Ancho Reyes Verde and Magos Sotol. Easy to drink and punctuated with a salted watermelon spear. Shine bright!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Los Magos
  • 3 oz watermelon juice
  • 0.75 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur

Preparation:

Shake.

Glassware:

Lowball / rocks glass.

Garnish:

Salted watermelon spear.

Notes: Summery sweetness of watermelon, bright green spice and the light smoke of Los Magos play together very well. Easy drinking. This one will be a hit.

Credit:

Sean Kenyon, Owner of “Worlds’ Top 50 Bars,” American Bartender of the Year, Mixologist of the Year, James Beard Semifinalist