Picante de la Casa
The Picante de la Casa is a spicy sour made with Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup and Red Chili. It is muddled and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 16% ABV.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 16% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Spicy
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlTequila
- 22mlLime Juice
- 15mlAgave Syrup
- 2 slicesRed Chili
How to make it
- Muddle chili.
- Add other ingredients and shake with ice.
- Strain into rocks glass.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Picante de la Casa
The house drink of Soho House clubs worldwide. Chris Ojeda at Soho House West Hollywood streamlined it from a busier Miami original around 2012, and it's said to be the most ordered cocktail across the group.
Missing something?
- No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
- No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
- No Agave Syrup? Use Honey Syrup
- No Agave Syrup? Use Simple Syrup (Less sweet, so use a bit more)
- No Red Chili? Use Jalapeño (Milder; adjust to taste)
All swaps for Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup and Red Chili
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