Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 2 strawberries
- 0.2 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 7 ml honey water
- 45 ml tequila
- 15 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cilantro
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 142 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 11 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Potassium
- 79 mg
- Calcium
- 8 mg
- Iron
- 0.2 mg
- Magnesium
- 6 mg
- Phosphorus
- 11 mg
- Zinc
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin A
- 23 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 29 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 1 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Thiamin
- 0.01 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.01 mg
- Niacin
- 0.2 mg
- Folate
- 9 mcg
- Water
- 44 g
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the strawberries in the bottom of the cocktail shaker and crush them thoroughly with a muddler.
Add the jalapeño slices, honey water, tequila, lime juice, and cilantro sprig to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and secure the lid.
Shake the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch, approximately 0°C (32°F).
Strain the cocktail into a short tumbler filled with fresh ice.
Chef's Notes
- For optimal flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries. If they are a bit tart, you can slightly increase the honey water.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your preference for heat. For a milder spice, remove the seeds and membranes before muddling.
- Don't over-muddle the cilantro, as it can release bitter notes. A gentle press is sufficient to release its oils.
- Ensure your shaker is well-chilled before adding ice. This helps achieve the optimal temperature for dilution and chilling.
- Double-straining (using both the shaker's built-in strainer and a fine-mesh sieve) can ensure a smoother texture by catching small bits of fruit or herb.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Drink is excessively spicy
Cause: The jalapeño was particularly hot or was muddled too aggressively
Fix: Add an extra 5ml of honey water or lime juice to balance the heat
Prevention: Remove seeds and white pith from jalapeño slices before adding
Bits of cilantro or strawberry seeds in the glass
Cause: Standard shaker strainer holes are too large
Fix: Pour the drink back into the shaker and re-strain through a finer mesh
Prevention: Use a fine-mesh tea strainer held over the glass while pouring
Cultural Context
This cocktail draws inspiration from the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, combining fresh, local ingredients like strawberries and jalapeños with the iconic spirit of tequila. It reflects a modern approach to mixology that embraces spicy and fruity elements, often found in contemporary Mexican-inspired drinks.
