House Notes: How to Make the Perfect Picante
Instagram saw it first, but now you all know that I love a good Picante. My favorite recipe comes from Soho House, and it’s become a staple sip for us and guests, especially on warm summer days.
This is a fun, spicy twist on the widely loved margarita. Read up on how we make the perfect Picante, and be prepared to handle the heat!
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The Perfect Picante
INGREDIENTS
Chilli pepper (about ¼ inch wide)
10 coriander (cilantro) leaves with stem
2oz/ 50ml reposado tequila (substitute: any tequila you have available)
.75oz/ 20ml agave nectar (substitute: .75oz/20ml of honey)
1oz/ 25ml fresh lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut a small piece of chili and press it with a muddler in a cocktail shaker tin.
Hand-clap the coriander (cilantro) and drop in.
Add the rest of the ingredients, then shake and fine strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
Garnish your drink with the top end of the chili pepper, stem upwards.
We love sipping from these adorable glasses. Enjoy!
