Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Alec lets us in on the signature cocktail from his Mexican restaurant and bar Taquito - if you like a spicy marg, this one is for you!
60ml (2oz) mezcal
30ml (1oz) lime juice
30ml (1oz) apricot and chilli reduction
Garnish: worm salt
Glass: rocks
Apricot and Chilli Reduction:
500g apricots
1L boiling water
250ml agave syrup
1 cup sugar
4 chillies (mixture)
Heat dried chillies, chop and combine with sugar and water. Stir, let sit for 20 mins. Strain and remove seeds, keep the skins. Add apricot, chilli skins and water to blender - let sit to soften for 5 mins. Blend for 1 min, add agave and blend for 1 more min.
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Alec lets us in on the signature cocktail from his Mexican restaurant and bar Taquito - if you like a spicy marg, this one is for you!
60ml (2oz) mezcal
30ml (1oz) lime juice
30ml (1oz) apricot and chilli reduction
Garnish: worm salt
Glass: rocks
Apricot and Chilli Reduction:
500g apricots
1L boiling water
250ml agave syrup
1 cup sugar
4 chillies (mixture)
Heat dried chillies, chop and combine with sugar and water. Stir, let sit for 20 mins. Strain and remove seeds, keep the skins. Add apricot, chilli skins and water to blender - let sit to soften for 5 mins. Blend for 1 min, add agave and blend for 1 more min.
I've written a book! If you'd like to pre-order you can follow this link here:
lnk.to/StrongSweetandBitter
And don't forget to claim your bonus recipes!
form.typeform.com/to/oxJd2DFV
If you like this video please let us know with a thumbs up or share it with your friends.
If you have any questions or something to add please join the conversation with a comment, and if you haven't already, hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
You can support us by visiting one of the many places you can find us online or IRL:
Website - withcaradevine.com
Facebook - facebook.com/withCaraDevine
Instagram - instagram.com/withcaradevine
Twitter - twitter.com/withCaraDevine
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/withcaradevine/
and Bomba Bar (where I work) here - https://bombabar.com.au/
- instagram.com/bombabar
***
Other useful links & affiliates
Want more at home cocktail inspiration? Check out the Australia's Cocktail for the Home Bartender book featuring recipes from Australia's Top 25 bartenders (including yours truly!). Use code BOMBA for $10 off at checkout:
https://www.top25.com.au/
Bar & Cocktail Books
Follow the link below to a comprehensive list of bar and cocktail book recommendations and links to buy them!
behindthebarwithcaradevine.com/bar-cocktail-books
Tees, Totes, Hoodies, Stickers & lots of other BTB merch in our Spring Shop:
behind-the-bar.creator-spring.com
To have the hassle taken out of hosting, go to thld.co/shakerandspoon_btbwithcara1221 and use code btbwithcara to get $20 off your first at home cocktail box!
Get Surfside Sips awesome coloured glass straws @
surfsidesips.com/?ref=mfhw_qgwcbyi
Use offer code: BEHINDTHEBAR for 20% off
Sign up to Behind the Bar's 'Mix it like a Pro' Online Bartending Course
You'll always get the best price through this link!!
ioa.pxf.io/c/2647619/1196340/12764
Use offer code: behindthebar if discount doesn't automatically appear (discount applied at checkout).
#withcaradevine #booze #bar #bartending #behindthebar
