Fuego Fresco

You all know I love a good cocktail, and one with tequila, cucumbers and jalapenos, yum…..  But with the addition of egg white?  What?  I had never heard of adding egg whites to a drink, but the thought is genius.

The egg white  is mostly for visual presentation and texture on the tongue, as it makes a frothy foam on top of the cocktail.   Oh, and no need to worry about eating the raw egg white, just use clean fresh eggs.  Preferably home grown.

Now back to the taste, the cucumber is delightfully refreshing as is the hint of heat from the jalapenos, slightly margarita-ish.  I am in love with this drink!

Ingredients: 3 slices of jalapeno (or to taste), 3 slices of cucumber, pinch of salt, 1 1/2 ounces tequila (I used Jalapeno Tequila), 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, 1/2 ounce egg white

Slice the cucumbers and jalapenos, add to the shaker.

With a pinch of salt, muddle (smush) the cucumbers and jalapenos to release the flavors from both.

Add the tequila, I used my jalapeno tequila, because it’s what I had on hand.

To make jalapeno tequila, simply cut 3-4 jalapenos in half, remove seeds, add to bottle of tequila and let sit for at least a week.

Freshly squeezed lime juice.

And simple syrup

To make simple syrup, boil 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water, until sugar has melted. Set aside to cool.

Separate the white of the egg, saving the yolk for another recipe or a well deserving dog.

Add egg white.

Dry shake, without ice.

This helps emulsify the egg white and makes lots of froth.  Then add ice and shake again.

Strain into cocktail glass, and enjoy.

With a slice of cucumber garnish or even a salted rim.

 

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Texas Monthly, July Issue

3 slices of jalapeno (or to taste)
3 slices of cucumber
pinch of salt
1 1/2 ounces tequila (I used Jalapeno Tequila)
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce egg white
Muddle the jalapeno and cucumber in a shaker with a pinch of salt.  Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, and dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white.  Add ice and shake again.  Strain into a chipped glass and garnish with cucumber.  Serve with a salted rim if desired.

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