Tiki Tepache is a cocktail inspired by ancestral Mexican spirits. Tepache is a traditional Mexican fermented drink made from pineapple rinds, spices, and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar).
Alex Valencia, co-owner and beverage director of Vallarta in New York City, said, “The inspiration behind this cocktail is passion and dedication combined with my roots as a Mexican. I love to discover new flavors and create a concept that is ‘Mexican Mixology,’ which is the combination of knowledge, passion, culture, great cocktails with unforgettable experiences.”
Tiki Tepache
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Rhum Agricole (Paranubes of Pela Cañas)
- .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- .75 oz Demarca Syrup
- .5 oz Curacao (Royal Combier)
- 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 3 oz Sazón Tepache
Method: Add all the ingredients into the shaker but the Tepache. Add two ice cubes and shake, then serve with a lot of pebble or crushed ice. Then add 3 oz of Tepache on top.
Glass: Tiki Mug
Garnish: 2 pineapple leaves, a slice of pineapple, and cinnamon dust