La guêpe verte

1 2⁄3 oz Tequila, El Jimador (Chile del arbol infused)
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
2⁄3 oz Agave syrup
15 lf Coriander
2 sli Cucumber (1 is for garnish)
Instructions

Muddle lightly cucumber and coriander leaves. Assemble and shake, double strain and serve on ice with a cucumber slice for garnish

Notes

The recipe above is the one than won the cocktail spirits awards 2012.
There's another recipe around that says 3 slices cucumber, 6 coriander leaves.

History

A recipe given by Toby Cecchini to La Candelaria team in Paris, it has become a classic here.

Cocktail summary
Posted by LuK on
Created by
Toby Cecchini
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.barmag.fr/cocktails-de-marques/la-guepe-verte-pique-le-1er-c…

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  • Had cucumber juice ice instead of muddling, and infused the syrup rather than the spirit. Also out of cilantro. This was outtasite and will be still better with cilantro. — ★★★★★
  • Made with some lemon juice as low on lime and plain tequila and was fine
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