Silk Road Margarita cocktail recipe by Hakkasan
Mark National Margarita Day by recreating Hakkasan's signature tequila serve at home
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If you ever needed an excuse to indulge in a margarita, today is your lucky day. 22 February marks National Margarita Day (yes, it’s a thing, and yes, we will be celebrating it), so London’s best bars are pulling out all the stops to serve their very best tequila cocktails – and one of our favourites happens to be this unique recipe from fine-dining Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan.
With outposts in Mayfair and Hanway Place, Hakkasan is renowned for its delectable cuisine – think sesame prawn toast, salt and pepper squid and its signature Peking duck – and is widely-known as the best Chinese restaurant in London. Its cocktail bars shouldn’t be overlooked, either. Helmed by mixologist Wendy Hopkins, the cocktail menu is filled with imaginative serves, one being the Silk Road Margarita which pays homage to the ancient Eurasian Silk Road trade route, renowned for its rich tapestry of diverse and exotic ingredients.
“The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the east and west, facilitating cultural exchange and commerce between different civilizations. It has its roots in the Han Dynasty of China, around the second century BC,” explains Hopkins.
“The network of interconnected routes spanned thousands of miles, facilitating the exchange of goods, technologies, and cultural practices between Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The Silk Road remains a symbol of interconnectedness, cultural exchange, and the enduring impact of trade on shaping the course of history.”
Wendy Hopkins, head of bars at Hakkasan
The result? A luxurious blend of pistachio-infused Casamigos Blanco tequila, adding a nutty depth to the traditional base, fresh pineapple juice, agave and lime for a zesty kick. Hopkins adds: “The tasting notes are agave and pistachio, which makes a very silky cocktail with an almost velvety texture.” Served at both Hakkasan bars in London and also available as a non-alcoholic option, this is definitely a cocktail worth trying. Here’s how to make it at home.
Recipe
Silk Road Margarita
Ingredients
- Pistachio-infused Casamigos Blanco tequila* 45ml
- Pineapple juice 30ml
- Lime juice 15ml
- Agave syrup 10ml
- Cardamon pods 4
Method
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake.
- Double strain before pouring over ice in a rocks glass.
Recipe
Pistachio-infused Casamigos Blanco tequila
Ingredients
- Casamigos Blanco tequila 800ml
- Pistachio paste 100g
Method
- Mix ingredients together freezer bag and sous vide (vacuum-seal) and immerse in 50°C water for two hours.
- Gently stir the paste halfway through.
- After two hours, remove bag from the heat and place into the freezer for another hour.
- Filter the mixture with a double cloth and add into a sealproof container.
- Place in the fridge and use when needed. If pistachio paste floats to the top, remove it.
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