Sorry Gorgeous, a new rooftop bar in RiNo from The Culinary Creative Group, shares its recipe for an unapologetically fresh and floral take on the margarita.
“This cocktail is a refreshing play on everyone’s favorite margarita. Thai basil and green tea bring floral and umami notes to the palate, while a hint of pineapple rounds out the drink, creating a beautiful texture.” —Nicole Lebedevitch, partner, cocktail division at The Culinary Creative Group
The Journeyman Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Blanco tequila
- 1 oz. Cocchi americano
- 1 oz. Monkey Shoulder scotch
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 2 oz. Thai basil green tea syrup
Thai basil green tea syrup
- 2 c. water
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. jasmine green tea
- 1 Tbsp. dried lemongrass powder
- 5 fresh Thai basil leaves
Directions
- Add all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake.
- Strain into a double old-fashioned glass over fresh ice and garnish with pineapple frond and Thai basil.
Thai basil green tea syrup
- Combine 2 c. water and 2 c. sugar in sauce pan and bring to simmer.
- Remove from heat.
- Add 1 Tbsp. jasmine green tea, 1 Tbsp. dried lemongrass powder, and 5 fresh Thai basil leaves.
- Cover and steep for 10 mins. Strain through fine strainer and put into container.
