Swimming Upstream: A Tequila Cocktail

• 1 oztequila blanco
• 3/4 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/2 ozyellow chartreuse
• 1/2 ozginger syrup
• 1/2 ozstrawberry syrup

Preparation

1. 1.

   Shake all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Fine strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Strawberry Syrup: Blend strawberries (remove leafy tops) into a purée, then add equal parts filtered water to make a “juice.” Fine strain to remove any particulates/seeds. Once strained, add equal parts of white sugar. Mix until dissolved.

3. 3.

   Ginger Syrup: Juice whole ginger in a masticating juicer. Once juiced, add equal parts filtered water to make a “juice.” Fine strain to remove any particulates/pulp. Once strained, add 2 parts of white sugar. Mix until dissolved.