Verdita (makes 12 shots)
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Verdita (makes 12 shots)
Serve in a Shot glass
| 10 sprig | Coriander/Cilantro leaves |
| 10 sprig | Mint (fresh) sprigs |
| 1 fresh | Red chili pepper (jalapeño/fresno chili (10,000 SHU) deseeded) chopped |
| 15 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 2 pinch | Salt (sea salt) |
Garnish: Serve alongside a shot glass of tequila
How to make:
BLEND all 5 ingredients with stalks but without ice (no need to chop ingredients if your blender is powerful enough) and fine strain into suitable storage container from which to pour into individual shot glass serves. Refrigerate, SHAKE before use and use within 3 days.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Verde is Spanish for green and Verdita is best described as being a green herbal Sangrita with pineapple adding a hint of tropical fruit and sweetness. Leave the seeds in the Jalapeño if you want spicy and remove if you don't.
Variant:
History:
A traditional accompaniment to tequila in Mexico where it is sipped alternatively.
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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