Cubierta

This is an original cocktail from my son, Wyatt and the reason I grow mint every summer. Very refreshing and perfect on a hot day sitting outside. -Elizabeth

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz silver tequila
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 0.5 oz agave
• 2-3 mint leaves
• 2 slices english cucumber
• sparkling wine

Instructions

1. Add lemon juice, agave, mint and cucumber to a shaker.
2. Muddle the ingredients well then add tequila and enough ice to cover all the liquid.
3. Shake 15-20 seconds and double strain into a chilled coup, martini or nick and nora glass.
4. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a cucumber and lime wheel.

Note

• Double strain or fine straining means to strain the drink through two strainers: a cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer.