You know those colorful decorated sugar skulls that are part of the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos? Those are called calaveras. In honor of this celebration (and those sweet little masterpieces) the Calaveras Cocktail is a sweet, yet well-balanced and crowd-pleasing drink. Bartender and cocktail artist Miguel Aranda showed us how to make our own with Santera Blanco Tequila and Creme de Violette – which is what gives it such an amazing color!

Calavera Cocktail

Miguel Aranda

The Calavera Cocktail is a beautifully balanced drink featuring Santera Blanco Tequila, fresh ginger and lime juices, zesty lemongrass syrup, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and a touch of Creme de Violette. Garnished with hibiscus salt, this cocktail offers a refreshing, floral, and slightly spicy experience perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 6

Total Time 6

Course Beverage

Cuisine Fusion

Servings cocktail

Calories

Ingredients

2 oz Santera Blanco Tequila
1 oz ginger juice , fresh
¾ oz lime juice , fresh
½ oz lemongrass syrup
½ oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
½ oz Creme de Violette
Hibiscus salt , to garnish

Instructions

ADD all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
SHAKE well.
RIM a rocks glass with hibiscus salt and fill with fresh ice.
STRAIN ingredients over ice and serve.

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Notes

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Approximate Values (per serving):

Calories: ~170 kcal
Total Fat: ~0g
- Saturated Fat: ~0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: ~10mg
Potassium: ~50mg
Total Carbohydrates: ~16g
- Dietary Fiber: ~0g
- Sugars: ~15g
Protein: ~0g
Vitamin A: ~0 IU
Vitamin C: ~10mg
Calcium: ~10mg
Iron: ~0.2mg

Keyword Floral, Refreshing, Zesty

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Miguel Aranda is a friend of the Santera Tequila brand and his interest in the culinary world started young - he grew up in Mexico City with a love for cooking instilled in him by his grandparents who took him on his first trips to the market. He learned the art of mixology from the best in the business, and began his professional career behind the bar in some of New York City’s most well-respected establishments including Town, Bar Masa, Daniel Wallsé and the critically acclaimed Apothéke. Botanic Lab is the culmination of Aranda's career as an established mixologist, and is his first solo endeavor. In Botanic Lab he has created a space that not only features well crafted cocktails and infusions but also as a venue to showcase the talents of musicians, DJs, artists and performers from around the world.

Calavera Cocktail