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Tequila Bacon and Chill

Written by Yankel Polak on

Last Updated on August 29, 2022

Cucumber, lime, jalapeño, tequila, and of course, bacon, make this unique cocktail cool with a smoky burn.

Tequila Bacon and Chill

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Protein: Pork
Cut: Bacon
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Course: Beverages
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

Basil Bacon Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • 4 slices ButcherBox Bacon cooked until crispy, crumbled
  • ½ ea jalapeño pepper sliced and seeds removed
  • ½ c agave syrup
  • ½ c water
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil roughly chopped

Tequila Bacon Cocktail

  • 3 oz tequila
  • 2 slices cucumber
  • 4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz Basil Bacon Jalapẽno Simple Syrup

Garnish

  • 1 Tbsp Tajin for the rim of cocktail glass
  • 2 ea fresh basil leaves
  • 2 slices ButcherBox Bacon cooked until crispy, crumbled

Instructions

Basil Bacon Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • Mix all ingredients for simple syrup together in a sauce pot. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and chill.

Tequila Bacon Cocktail

  • In a cocktail shaker muddle cucumber slices. Add remaining ingredients, ice and shake vigorously.
  • Salt the rim of the cocktail glass with Tajin. Strain over ice cubes. Garnish with basil leaves and crumbled bacon. Cheers!
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Yankel Polak is the Head Chef at ButcherBox.

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