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Lemongrass and Cilantro Margarita

2 ounces Herradura Blanco
3/4 ounce lemongrass syrup (see below)
3/4 ounce lime juice
Large pinch fresh cilantro

Directions ~

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over cubed ice. Shake vigorously until cilantro has broken down. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a single large cilantro leaf.

How to make the lemongrass syrup: First make a simple syrup ~ 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Finely chop 3 stems of lemongrass. Heat a sauce pan and place lemongrass in the pan for 15 seconds, then add simple syrup. Cover and bring to the boil for 2 minutes, then simmer for another 5 minutes. Allow to cool. Strain before using.

 

Herradura Bay Scallop Ceviche

1 pound fresh bay scallops
1 cups fresh lime juice
1/2 cup Herradura Blanco tequila
3 tablespoons diced white onion
1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup fresh tomatillos, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 or 2 jalapeños stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt

Directions ~

In a 1-1/2-quart glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the scallops, lime juice, Casa Herradura Tequila and onion. Use enough juice to cover the fish and allow it to float freely; too little juice means unevenly "cooked" fish. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until the scallops no longer look raw.

In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, olives and olive oil. Stir in the first scallop mixture and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve in a margarita or martini glass rimmed with coarse salt.