makes
4
prep
10 minutes
cook
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
4
serves
preparation
10
minutes
cooking
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
The herb-infused agave syrup is a lovey surprise and blends beautifully with the sweet components of the cocktail. I prefer to use blanco tequila, as it has a slightly sharper and grassier taste – Fortaleza if you want to splurge. This cocktail is simple to scale up for a party. You can make the base ahead of time, so all you need to do is add ice and top with prosecco as guests arrive.
Ingredients
- 160 ml blanco tequila
- 80 ml Aperol
- 80 ml lime juice
- 160 ml ruby red grapefruit juice
- 40 ml rosemary and thyme agave syrup (see below)
- prosecco or dry sparkling wine, to top
- grapefruit rind or slices, to garnish
Rosemary and thyme agave syrup
- 100 ml agave syrup
- 100 ml water
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
Instructions
To make the rosemary and thyme agave syrup, place all the ingredients in small saucepan and bring to the boil, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Strain and discard the herbs. Makes enough for 20 drinks (or for a 700 ml bottle of tequila). Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To make the drink, combine all of the ingredients, except the prosecco and garnish, in a jug with ice and stir until chilled. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice, top with the prosecco and garnish with the grapefruit rind.
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Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
The herb-infused agave syrup is a lovey surprise and blends beautifully with the sweet components of the cocktail. I prefer to use blanco tequila, as it has a slightly sharper and grassier taste – Fortaleza if you want to splurge. This cocktail is simple to scale up for a party. You can make the base ahead of time, so all you need to do is add ice and top with prosecco as guests arrive.
