Margarita's and Tequila in general are on the move once again - today the Margarita is the number one cocktail in the United States. Consumers are starting to understand and appreciate finer tequila's subtleties also the difference between mixto Vs 100% Agave and the difference in Silvers, Reposado and Anejo's. Tequila is a flavour rich spirit that carries a broad range of flavour spectrums from different aging profiles; commonly fresh citrus and spices in Silvers, rich stone fruits and vanilla in Reposado all the way to leather, coffee and tobacco in Anejo's.

Casa Herradura Tequila is the largest exporter of 100% Agave premium tequila and also the largest producer from the magical land of the Agave plant - Jalisco. Also the second oldest company and the largest innovator in the industry releasing the world's first Reposado (the world's biggest category) in 1964. This fabulous tequila drink comes courtesy of Adam Landsman, director of operations for New York City's Abe & Arthur's Restaurant.

Ingredients:

60ml Herradura Silver Tequila

(Hint - try infusing it with a little fresh jalapeno)

60ml Lavender - Honey Syrup*

2 dashes Fee Brothers Peach Bitters

60 ml Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Method:
Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into an crushed ice (optional - use cubed) filled parfait or Catalina glass.

Garnish:
Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig.

Lavender-Honey Syrup - In a large pot, combine 12 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers with 4 1/2 cups of white sugar, 5 cups of honey and 8 litres of water. Bring to heat and leave for 3 hours - stirring every 30mins, until the mixture has reached 3 liters. Strain and cool.