Episode 15: Montalvo Tequila

Alex Viecco, CEO of Montalvo Tequila, is our guest.  I taste my first straight tequila since college and guess what? I love it!  Please visit Montalvo's website to learn more about tequila and what makes this particular brand so special.  Follow their Facebook page for recipes.

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4 oz. Montalvo Plata
3 oz. Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
3 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. Agave Nectar (optional)
4 Slices Cucumber (save one for garnish)
1/2 Jalapeño, seeded and cut into two parts

In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber and jalapeño. Add ice, the remaining ingredients and shake well. Pour into a highball glass and garnish with a slice of cucumber. 

Serves 2

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• 2 red ripe strawberries
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 1 ½ tsp agave syrup 
• Juice of 1 fresh lime
• 1 oz Montalvo Plata 
• 1 oz triple sec
• Fresh Strawberries and Mint for garnish

Muddle strawberries and mint in a cocktail shaker. Squeeze in the juice of the lime, add the agave syrup, tequila and triple sec. Add a couple of cubes of ice, and shake or stir to combine well. Pour, chunks and all into glass. Garnish with fresh slices of strawberry and mint leaves.

Serves 1

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