Summer is finally just around the corner and while the temperatures are warming up the summer soirees start to roll out. Celebrate the arrival of Summer this season with The Mexican Sun, a cocktail created by mixologist, Eddie Fuentes inspired by Mexico, the home of agave and birthplace of tequila. Its vibrant, orange hue reminded him of hot summer nights right before the sun sets down over the Aztec horizon.

The Mexican Sun is a lighter cocktail and can be enjoyed during the day or at night during the warmer months. This cocktail incorporates sophisticated components, such as peppercorn, ginger and turmeric, to the Tequila Don Julio Añejo, which are at once sweet, savory, and spicy, making for a one-of-a-kind treat.

Whether relaxing in the shade or hosting an evening get-together with family and friends, Mexican Sun should become a summer staple.

Mexican Sun

Created by Mixolgoist, Eddie Fuentes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Añejo

1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

1/2 oz Pink Peppercorn Syrup*

1/3 oz Carrot Juice with Fresh Turmeric

Mezcal Spray

Candied Ginger, Marigold Petals, Fresh Pink Peppercorn and Lemon Verbena for Garnish

            *Pink Peppercorn Syrup

            Ingredients:

32 oz Sugar

            16 oz Ginger Root Juice

            2 1/2 oz Crushed Pink Peppercorn

            Pinch of Salt

            Preparation:

1.    Grind pink peppercorn to fine powder and add to medium saucepan over high heat until lightly roasted.

2.    Add ginger root juice and bring to a boil.

3.    Turn off heat and add sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

4.    Let cool and double-strain through cheesecloth and fine strainer.

5.    Bottle and store in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preparation:

1. Combine Tequila Don Julio Añejo, fresh squeezed lime juice, pink peppercorn syrup and carrot juice with fresh turmeric into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
2. Pour contents into a Collins glass.
3. Garnish with lemon verbena, candied ginger, marigold petals, and top with fresh ground pink peppercorn.

Ideal Serve: Collins Glass

Yield: 1 drink, no drink contains more than 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol