Fresh strawberry and grapefruit soda bring a bright, fruit-forward lift to the pure agave character of Jose León Blanco.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
- 1½ oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 muddled real fresh strawberry
- 2 oz Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda
- Tajín or salt rim and strawberry garnish wedge
How to Make It
Muddle the fresh strawberry in a shaker. Add the tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, and ice, then shake well. Strain into a Tajín- or salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice, top with Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda, and garnish with a strawberry wedge.
Bulk Prep
Batch for 30 Guests
- 60 oz Jose León Blanco Tequila
- 45 oz agave nectar — Organic Agave in the Raw
- 22½ oz fresh lime juice
- 30 muddled real fresh strawberries
- 60 oz Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda, chilled
- Tajín or salt, strawberry garnish wedges, and ice for service
Batch Preparation
Muddle the fresh strawberries, then combine them with the tequila, agave nectar, and lime juice in a chilled beverage dispenser. Refrigerate until service. Just before serving, gently stir in the Squirt or sparkling pink grapefruit soda. Pour over ice into Tajín- or salt-rimmed glasses and garnish each with a strawberry wedge. Makes 30 cocktails.