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Chimayo

Chimayo

Classic

Tequila, apple cider, lemon, and crème de cassis.

FruityRefreshingAutumnCasual
3 minEasyBalanced

Crisp apple and tart lemon over tequila, with a berry-dark note from the cassis. Fruity and autumnal.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Apple Cider
  • 0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 oz Crème de Cassis
  • Apple slice · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the tequila, apple cider, lemon juice, and crème de cassis to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with an apple slice.

The Story

The Chimayo is a New Mexico cocktail named for the village of Chimayó, famous for its apple orchards. The recipe pairs local-style apple cider with tequila and a splash of cassis.

Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Apple slice