Cerveza Verde
Tequila, Mexican Lager, Chile Syrup, Lime Wheel
Bartender Morgan Schick of Grape Ape | Portland, OR
Adapted by StarChefs | March 2023
INGREDIENTS
Chile Syrup:
1 pound white sugar
5 serrano chiles, halved and seeded
Green Juice:
2 heads celery
2 Granny Smith apples, cored
1 teaspoon citric acid
1½ teaspoons salt
To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 cocktail
1 ounce reposado tequila
5 ounces Mexican lager
Lime wheel
Celery leaf
METHOD
For the Chile Syrup:
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, chiles, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate.
For the Green Juice:
Using a Breville Commercial juicer, juice celery and apples. Immediately add citric acid to the juice, to preserve color. Add salt and stir to combine. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate
To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker with ice, combine tequila, ½ ounce Chile Syrup, and 2½ ounces Green Juice. Shake and strain into highball glass. Top with beer. Garnish with celery leaf and lime wheel.
