Dirty Verde From Kettner Exchange

Recipe: Claire Rose Sexton , Kettner Exchange , San Diego

Photo: SDCM

January 28, 2022

A bright and bold mix of tequila, poblano liqueur, and cucumber juice.

Kettner Exchange bartender Claire Rose Sexton highlights cucumber juice in her Dirty Verde cocktail, which she also affectionately calls “tequila salad.”

Ingredients

1 oz. blanco tequila
1 oz. Ancho Reyes Verde Poblano Liqueur
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. fresh cucumber juice

Tools:shaker, strainer, saucepan, glass bottle
Glass:fizz
Garnish:paprika oil

Preparation

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, shake and strain in a Collins glass. Garnish with paprika oil.

Paprika Oil: Mix 1 tsp. paprika with 1 cup virgin olive oil. Warm over low heat until paprika has fully dissolved. Let cool. Store at room temperature in a glass bottle. May require shaking before next use. Caution: Do not bring oil to high heat. It will catch fire.