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Ciquita Picante

2 oz Blanco tequila
2 Strawberry (small to medium)
1 sli Jalapeño (about 1/2 inch slice)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
2 ds Orange bitters
2 bsp Agave syrup
2 oz Ginger beer
Instructions

Muddle fruit and pepper w lime juice.
Add tequila, liqueur, bitters, syrup.
Shake with ice.
Add ginger beer, then strain and pour over ice filled glasses.

Garnish w half strawberry.

Notes

You can muddle with all the liquids in (except the ginger beer), but this staging makes it more manageable -- especially if you're making a double batch.

History

Developed by Vincenzo Marianella at the Copa d'Oro in Santa Monica, CA. ...The capital of "what's not to like?"

Cocktail summary
Picture of Ciquita Picante
Created by
Vincenzo Marianella
Year
2017
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Imbibe Magazine, May / June 2017

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  • Refreshing with a wonderful peppery kick that stays behind the strawberries. The ginger beer is a great touch too.
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Comments
drinkingandthinking commented on 6/26/2025:

I knew this was gonna be a winner as soon as I saw strawberry and jalapeno. And it was! Great use of cherry heering to temper the heat. A must try!