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Agave Fresa
Spring 2017
The lovechild of a Margarita and a Bramble, this icy drink features the killer combo of strawberries and tequila. Instead of muddling fresh fruit, the drink uses strawberry coulis, which saves time and elbow grease during the cocktail hour.
Makes 1 drink
1½ oz Strawberry Coulis (recipe follows)
Crushed ice
2 oz 100% agave blanco tequila
1 oz strained fresh lemon juice
½ oz Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
Ice cubes
Strawberry half to garnish
1. Pour coulis into a chilled rocks glass. Fill three-quarters full with crushed ice.
2. Pour tequila, lemon juice and Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ice cubes. Shake for 5 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with strawberry half. Serve with a straw to stir drink before consuming.
Makes 1 drink
STRAWBERRY COULIS
Cooked quickly to preserve the berries’ fresh flavour, this classic sauce is delicious on any berry, chocolate or almond dessert. It can also be made with unthawed frozen berries—measure out 2 heaping cups (500 mL plus) and cook over medium heat to give them a chance to thaw.
¼ cup (60 mL) water
½ cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
2 cups (500 mL) quartered strawberries
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon juice
1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add strawberries. Simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
2. Purée in blender until smooth, holding lid down with kitchen towel. Strain mixture through sieve set over bowl. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Stir well before using.
Makes about 2 cups (500 mL)
SIMPLE SYRUP
1. Combine equal parts boiling water and sugar, stir until sugar has dissolved, and store in fridge until chilled.
