Autumn Agave Twist
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 fresh Figs
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Scoop out flesh of figs and muddle in base of shaker
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Add other ingredients to shaker
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Add ice and shake well
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Fill old-fashioned glass with crushed ice
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Fine strain mixture into glass
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Garnish with fig wedge
Cocktail Description
The Autumn Agave Twist transforms ripe figs into an elegant seasonal cocktail that balances the earthy richness of Mexico's finest añejo tequila with bright citrus notes.
This sophisticated sipper offers a complex flavor profile where the jammy sweetness of muddled figs mingles with the oak-aged vanilla and caramel notes from Fortaleza Añejo. The lime juice provides necessary brightness while Grand Marnier adds orange depth and the pomegranate-rich grenadine brings a subtle ruby sweetness. Despite its impressive flavor profile, it's surprisingly approachable to make at home, requiring just a good muddler and basic shaking technique. The Autumn Agave Twist works beautifully as a transition cocktail when summer heat gives way to fall's crisp evenings, though it's delightful anytime you can find quality figs. Pair this sophisticated drink with spice-forward dishes like Moroccan tagine, blackened fish tacos, or a cheese board featuring aged manchego and membrillo paste.
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