Patron Julep
- 1 1/2 oz : Patrón Silver
- 3 1/4 oz : apple juice
- 12 : mint leaves
- 1/2 : freshly squeezed lime juice
- lemonade
- sprig of mint for garnish
Muddle mint in a collins glass with lime juice and apple juice. Fill glass with ice, add Patrón Silver, then top with lemonade and stir. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Cilantro Julep
- 2 oz : Patrón Añejo
- 1/2 oz : fresh lime juice
- 1 oz : pineapple juice
- 1/4 oz : amber agave nectar
- 8 cilantro leaves
- pineapple wedge for garnish
In a mixing glass, muddle cilantro leaves. Add the rest of the ingredients, shake, and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Fresh Mint Margaritas
- 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 cups crushed ice
- 1 1/2 cups good-quality tequila
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 8 limes)
- 1 cup Triple Sec
In the bottom of a large (2-quart) pitcher, crush together mint and salt, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon. Add ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec, stirring vigorously. Serve in short tumblers or wineglasses. Serves 4
Watermelon Agave Julep
- 2 oz : Patrón Silver
- fresh watermelon chunks
- 5-6 : fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp : vanilla infused sugar
- mint sprig for garnish