tequila + strawberry

components

• blanco tequila 
• strawberries
• orgeat
• cucumber cordial
• lime

2 Days Out: Infuse Tequila

Finely chop a basket of strawberries and add to a bowl or jar. Pour tequila over the chopped strawberries and cover. Store for two days in a cool, dry place.

1 Day Out: Make the Cucumber Cordial

• 1/2 pint sugar
• 1/2 pint water 
• ¼ of a cucumber
• 1 lime, quarted

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and while hot pour over the lime and cucumber in a heatproof vessel. Allow to cool and strain out the cucumber and lime, then chill. This cordial will keep for up to one month.

Method

• 2 oz blanco tequila infused with strawberries
• 1 oz orgeat
• ½ cucumber cordial
• 1 oz lime juice

Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until cold and frothy. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberry slice.

Make this Charter Oak favorite at home throughout the summer months. You're welcome to scale this recipe down for one-time enjoyment or make a larger batch for any large gathering!