Spicy Arugula Tequila Smash

The Spicy Arugula Tequila Smash is a unique cocktail that brings together the bold flavors of tequila, arugula, and hot yellow pepper, balanced with peach liqueur and citrus juices. Muddled arugula and hot yellow pepper add a peppery, spicy kick to this refreshing and unexpected tequila cocktail.

Spicy Arugula Tequila Smash

A unique and refreshing tequila cocktail with muddled arugula, hot yellow pepper, peach liqueur, and citrus juices.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp chopped hot yellow pepper
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh baby arugula
  • 2 oz tequila blanco
  • 1/2 oz peach liqueur
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • Garnish: arugula leaf

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle hot yellow pepper and simple syrup until the pepper is pulpy.
  2. Add arugula to the shaker and muddle until the leaves are softened.
  3. Add tequila blanco, peach liqueur, lime juice, and lemon juice to the shaker.
  4. Shake the mixture over ice until well-chilled.
  5. Double strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large cube of ice.
  6. Garnish with a single arugula leaf.