Cocktail of the Month

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Guava Chilli Margarita (Serves 1)

Wow, this is good! It’s a cocktail that deserves a summer’s day – so here’s hoping that there are a few on their way!..

60ml tequila

30ml lime juice

60ml guava juice

1-2 thin slices of chilli

A handful of ice

A lime wheel and a slice of chilli to decorate (optional)

To garnish the rim of a glass:

2 tablespoons sea salt

1 teaspoon sumac

A wedge of lime

  1. First of all, garnish the rim of your glass: mix the salt with the sumac and place on a saucer. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of your glass then dip it into the salt mixture.
  2. In a cocktail shaker combine the tequila, lime juice, guava juice and slice(s) of chilli, add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until chilled. Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel and a slice of chilli.

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