Jardin Fresca

Name: Jardin Fresca
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ounce jalapeño-infused blanco tequila (see notes); 1/2 ounce Cynar; 1/2 ounce St. Germain; 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see notes); 2 cucumber slices; 1 dash celery bitters; Salt; 4 ounces Victoria beer

Recipe from Philip Ward

Adapted by Robert Simonson

Jardin Fresca — Sasha Maslov for The New York Times

Total Time: 10 or to 20 minutes to make the infused tequila
Rating: 4(25)
Notes: Read community notes

As advertised, there’s quite a bit of the garden in this drink: elderflowers from the St. Germain; artichoke, rhubarb and other flavors from the Cynar; as well jalapeño, celery and cucumber. The celery bitters hit your nose and taste buds first, while the pepper-infused tequila leaves you with a pleasant, lasting kick. The cocktail is easy to drink, but never dull. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

1ounce jalapeño-infused blanco tequila (see notes)
½ounce Cynar
½ounce St. Germain
½ounce fresh lemon juice
½ounce simple syrup (see notes)
2cucumber slices
1dash celery bitters
Salt
4ounces Victoria beer

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Preparation

Step 1
In a cocktail shaker three-quarters filled with ice, combine all ingredients except the salt and beer. Shake until chilled, about 30 seconds. Moisten the rim of a 12-ounce highball or pilsner glass with salt, and fill with 2 sizable ice cubes. Strain contents of mixing glass into salted glass. Top with beer. Stir briefly with a bar spoon to integrate ingredients.

Tips

To make jalapeño-infused tequila, combine 1 pint blanco tequila with only the white membranes and seeds of 1 jalapeño pepper, and let sit for 10 to 20 minutes, or until it is mildly hot. Strain liquid and store in a glass container.
To make simple syrup, warm 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. (There will be extra syrup; refrigerate if not using immediately.)

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J. Darken6 years ago

I made these for myself and a few friends. Its an interesting and refreshing departure from just plain beer, kind of reminiscent of a Pimms Cup, but beer-based. The herbal flavors make it nice for summer on the porch. Don't forget the salt on the rim of the glass! It really makes a big difference.

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