Cinco de Mayo is a day of colorful celebrations and a fiesta of flavors. From loaded enchiladas to fishbowl-sized margaritas, it's easy to forget about a balanced diet. If you're looking to add a few more vitamins to your Cinco de Mayo happy hour, try our vibrant Almost-Healthy Mexican cocktail. It will have you saying, "Orange you glad there is tequila in this?"
The Almost-Healthy Mexican Cocktail
Recipe by Jusin Kouri
INGREDIENTS
2oz Tequila
2oz Carrot Juice
2oz Orange Juice
1oz Pinapple juice
1 oz Jalapeño syrup (recipe below)
1 Jalapeño slice, for garnish
PROCEDURE
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until shaker forms condensation. Strain over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with jalapeño slice.
Jalapeño Syrup
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
1 Jalapeño, quartered (include ribs and seeds)
PROCEDURE
Combine ingredients in a small pot over high heat and bring to boil. Remove from heat and all to cool completetly. Strain. Discard jalapeño. Keep in air-tight container until needed.
¡SALUD!
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