The Jungle Cat From J & Tony’s

Name: The Jungle Cat From J & Tony’s
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Andrew “Coco” Cordero, J & Tony’s Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse, San Diego

Photo: Shannon Partrick

April 19, 2021

Tequila and passion fruit meet génépy and absinthe.

The richness of passion fruit brightens this herbaceous tequila cocktail.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila
1/2 oz. génépy
3/4 oz. passion fruit syrup
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1 dash absinthe

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:double rocks
Garnish:banana leaf (optional)

Preparation

Shake all of the ingredients together with ice, then strain over a large ice cube in a double rocks glass. Garnish.
Passion Fruit SyrupCombine equal parts passion fruit purée and rich simple syrup (2:1). Shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.