Platino Fresco

So fresh and so clean. This cool and crisp cocktail is the perfect antidote to hot summer nights. Full of complex flavors, it’s bound to be the drink of choice for those looking for an elegant alternative to the standard margarita.

Recipe courtesy of Shawn R. Sugrue of STK restaurant

INGREDIENTS
1 oz Jose Cuervo Platino
0.5 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 slices of Cucumber
3 Mint Leaves
1 oz Grapefruit Juice

MIXING NOTES
Muddle the cucumber, mint and liqueur in mixing glass.
Add the grapefruit juice and Jose Cuervo Platino.
Fill with ice and shake.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a cucumber slice.

INSIDER NOTES
According to mixologist, Shawn R. Sugrue, the Platino Fresco tastes similar to a mojito but the flavor profile has more depth. The earthiness of the elderflower liqueur marries perfectly with the crispness of the cucumber and silver Platino tequila. The grapefruit balances the sweet with acid and highlights the herbal mint with citrus.

The Platino Fresco is available exclusively at STK New York and STK Los Angeles.

PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of STK