The transition from Summer time to Fall is rarely a simple one, and Beverage Listing Morgan Hurley created the right (drinkable) answer for this alteration.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in Charleston, SC provides the Strawberry Honey Basil Margarita. We requested Morgan to inform us extra.
Discuss to us about Mex 1. What sort of expertise can visitors anticipate?
Mex 1 is a enjoyable, surf impressed seashore bar serving up craveable tacos, memorable margaritas and a killer Mexi-Cali brunch all in a pleasant, laid again environment – a vibe that embodies the browsing and coastal life-style parallel to the Baja Peninsula tradition.
Inform us concerning the Strawberry Honey Basil Margarita.
The Strawberry Honey Basil Margarita is a lightweight and refreshing cocktail that’s good for the tip of summer season.
Discuss to us concerning the elements within the cocktail.
We begin by infusing our personal Tequilas in home by combining 100% Agave Tequila and contemporary fruit. We then create a honey primarily based bitter combine utilizing lemon and honey instead of agave nectar and lime. As soon as we shake up all of those elements, we garnish with basil to clean up the cocktail and supply some good natural notes.
What impressed the cocktail?
Our purpose was to create a cocktail that transitions us from summer season to fall. It’s onerous to go from Pina Coladas to Pumpkin spice in August when it’s nonetheless very popular out, particularly in SC. This cocktail is mild and refreshing, however the strawberries and honey trace in the direction of fall.
What evokes the beverage program?
Our beverage program is rooted in Agave spirits, extra particularly carrying solely 100% Agave Tequilas. We prefer to say we don’t have the most important Tequila record, however we now have essentially the most sustainable. We additionally infuse a variety of our personal Tequilas with contemporary fruit like Pineapple, Pineapple Habanero, Strawberry Cucumber, and so on to supply constant flavors in our margaritas.
Inform us a bit about your background within the trade.
I’ve been mixing cocktails within the trade because the mid 2000s when mixology was first turning into a factor. I labored at a really excessive quantity seashore bar which taught me that creating easy and flavorful cocktails is essential for pace and consistency. I’ve received a couple of cocktail competitions over time starting from vodka primarily based competitions to Tequila primarily based competitions. Since beginning with Mex 1, my ardour has actually been on training round Tequila permitting me to journey to Mexico to study extra concerning the spirit, converse at conferences and do trainings with our workers.
Strawberry Honey Basil Margarita
Recipe courtesy of Mex 1’s Beverage Director, Morgan Hurley
Elements:
- 1 1/2 oz Lunazul Blanco Tequila
- 2-3 strawberries, diced
- 1 oz honey-basil syrup*
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1 1/2 oz soda water
Preparation: Add the Lunazul, strawberries, and honey-basil syrup right into a shaker and frivolously muddle. Add the lemon juice to the shaker, prime with ice, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Add ice and soda water to a rocks glass and double pressure the cocktail from the shaker. Garnish with a lemon wheel and basil leaves.
*Honey-basil syrup
Take one cup of honey and one cup of boiling water and mix in a heat-safe bowl. Add a handful of basil leaves and canopy and let sit for half-hour. Pressure the basil and label and refrigerate. Might be good for 2-3 weeks.
