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Curiada Original Cocktail
Highball
1
5 minutes
The Eternal Ember is a cocktail that’s all about contrasts: bright citrus, rich agave, a hint of bitterness, and a spark of spice. Built on The (exceptional;new!) Lost Explorer Tequila, it combines vibrant flavors with a smooth, layered complexity that’s just right for fall.
The Lost Explorer Tequila shows off with bright citrus notes on the nose—lemon and lime zest mingling with the fresh sweetness of agave, and a subtle earthy minerality that feels like wet stone. It’s a tequila that balances beautifully with the tart, fresh lime juice in the cocktail, adding a crisp clarity to each sip. At the same time, Campari and passionfruit syrup punch it up: the Campari’s bitterness and the tropical sweetness of passionfruit create a blend that’s equal parts lively and slightly moody.
On the palate, The Lost Explorer Tequila is smooth, with flavors of ripe agave and citrus that stand out, complemented by a gentle spice of cinnamon and black pepper. These flavors form the heart of the Eternal Ember, working seamlessly with the grapefruit soda that adds just the right sparkle and a slight bitterness to make it bright but grounded.
Served over ice in a highball glass, this cocktail is garnished with a curled lime peel, offering a burst of citrus aroma, while a float of bitters rounds it all out with warming notes of cinnamon and a final touch of depth. The tequila’s mineral, slightly drying finish balances the bitters and sweetness, keeping each sip fresh and layered.
Perfect for a cool autumn evening, the Eternal Ember with The Lost Explorer Tequila delivers an earthy warmth that’s complex without being overwhelming, a cocktail for those who enjoy something unexpected with every sip.
This is an original cocktail, created for Curiada by Katie Slonim of @mixoindy
0.5 oz Liber & Co. Tropical Passionfruit Syrup
0.5 oz Campari
2 oz The Lost Explorer Tequila
0.75 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Grapefruit soda
Bitters, like grapefruit, old-fashioned, or Angostura (optional)
Slice of grapefruit and mint sprig, for garnish
Add tequila, Campari, and passionfruit syrup to a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously.
Double strain into a highball glass.
Top off with grapefruit soda.
Add more ice until the glass is full.
Float bitters on top (if using).
Add grapefruit wedge and mint sprig as garnish.
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