Bertha

Friday, June 8, 2012


Tequila is one of my favorite spirits, but it seems especially appropriate in the summer months. San Francisco may not be its warmest in June, but I intend to fake a little sun with this tequila and honey cocktail, a Taxco take on the margarita!


Bertha

2 oz tequila
1 oz lime
3/4 oz honey syrup
egg white
soda

Combine tequila, lime, honey syrup and egg white in a shaker; dry shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake for an additional 5-10 seconds. Strain into a highball glass and top with soda.


Both John and Gourmet recommend a blanco tequila for this particular libation, although you can always use what you have on hand. To make honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water, then stir until honey is dissolved. Cheers!


Photo by Romulo Yanes for Gourmet.

20 comments:

  1. I need a double Bertha right now. That might wake me up... Wait... Or knock me down?
    Happy Friday!

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  2. TGIF my dear... Here's to a great weekend!

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  3. Mmmmm...refreshing! Don't worry your warm SF months will be here soon enough!

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  4. I had to forgo my cocktail last weekend due to homework. I plan on making up for it tomorrow. :]

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  5. I have to say, that is one cool glass! Love the hint of style. Presentation is everything, isnt' it?

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  6. With a name like Bertha, I'd be a fool not to try it out :) Happy weekend, sweet Lena!

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  7. Tchim Tchim ;) have a great weekend my dear!!!!

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  8. Now when you order this, you ask for a Big Bertha right :)

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  9. mmmmmmmm I think Bertha sounds yummy!!! x

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  10. Yes, please. What a perfect summer drink :)

    Cathy Trails

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  11. Oh goodness yes... and so pretty too!

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  12. i find the added egg white interesting

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  13. Wow!!What fun to drink in those glasses!! Happy weekend Lovely Lena!!

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  14. Oooh, yes please... we just bought some tequila for the home and I'll absolutely be trying this fabulous cocktail. Have I mentioned how much I love this feature?! Happy weekend, sweet lady!! xo

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  15. Summer is full of amazing drinks!!

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  16. Looks real refreshing...
    Gotta try it for the next girls weekend here at home.

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  17. The perfect mix of sweet and savory! Hope you enjoyed it this past weekend. xo style, she wrote

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  18. I could use Bertha right now. You have no idea! Hope you had a fabulous weekend.

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