Chimayó Cocktail

Being that my family origin is from New Mexico, I enjoy the food and flavors from the southwest. As far as cocktails go, I haven't heard of too many that are native of that region until I recently came across the Chimayó Cocktail that was invented at the Rancho de Chimayó restaurant in Chimayó New Mexico in 1965. The owner of this establishment Arturo Jaramillo was looking for use of his apples that are plentiful in the area and after experimenting came up with this cocktail which is the restaurants signature drink.

God bless and cheers,

John Apodaca
john@daddyosmartinis.com

The Chimayó Cocktail


1 1/2 oz tequila ( I prefer Milagro Blanco)
1 oz unfiltered apple cider
1/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 oz Crème de cassis


Combine all ingredients in a highball glass with ice, stir and garnish with a slice of unpeeled apple.

St-Rita

Not to long ago I was up in Santa Barbara for Spanish Days, that celebrates the Spanish heritage with a parade and several performances. My friend and I went for lunch at a favorite local spot Carlitos where they had a special lunch and drink menu for the occasion. One of the cocktails that was offered was a Margarita made with St-Germain and lime juice, it was so tasty and a new twist on the traditional drink, I had two of them. If you try them this weekend, I guarantee you'll want more like I did.

God bless and Cheers,

John Apodaca
john@daddyosmartinis.com

St-Rita 

1 1/2 oz of Tequila Blanco
3/4 oz St-Germain
3/4 oz fresh lime juice

Shake all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice and serve either straight up in a cocktail glass or on the rocks.