Verde Temprano
Created & posted by Rob Marais, Boston MA.
Reposado meets kiwi shrub, Dolin vermouth, Citronge & celery bitters.
2 | oz | Reposado Tequila, Lunazul Reposado (Use your fave 100% agave reposado.) |
1⁄2 | oz | Dry vermouth, Dolin (Noilly Prat also would be good. Fresh always.) |
1⁄2 | oz | Kiwi shrub (Homemade here using demarara, rice wine vinegar & cider vinegar.) |
1⁄4 | oz | Orange liqueur, Citronge (More forward & spicier than Cointreau.) |
1 | ds | Celery bitters |
Instructions
Build over ice in mixing glass, shake for 15 secs or stir for 30, strain & serve straight up.
Notes
Name is Spanish for "early Spring", which pertains to the Spring green color of the drink. It's richly herbal and vegetal, for a change up sub ginger shrub for the Citronge.
History
Accidentally collated 5/7/2011.