Spaceface from Young American

Name: Spaceface from Young American
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Julia McKinley, Young American, Chicago
(Note: This bar has permanently closed.)

Photo: Emma Janzen

March 27, 2019

A touch of crème de menthe and large bouquet of mint make this tequila cocktail from Chicago’s Young American extra-refreshing.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila
1/2 oz. pineapple syrup (McKinley uses Small Hand Foods)
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. honey
1 barspoon crème de menthe
1 lime wedge
6 mint leaves

Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:mint

Preparation

Muddle 1 lime wedge with 6 mint leaves. Add the remaining ingredients, plus ice, and shake until cold. Strain into the glass over fresh ice and garnish.

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Spaceface from Young American

Ingredients

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