Tequila Eastside
by @christpope
Ingredients
Preparation
Muddle mint and cucumber, then combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.
Glass
Rocks Glass
Ice
Standard
The Tequila Eastside swaps gin for blanco tequila in the classic Eastside cocktail, and the trade works beautifully. Cucumber and mint deliver cool, herbaceous freshness while lime provides sharp acidity, but the tequila adds an earthy, peppery backbone that gives the drink more weight. It's crisp and refreshing, with the agave spirit grounding what might otherwise be a lighter, more delicate sipper.
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