The Husker Dew
- 1 cup agave nectar
- 2 ounces dried coffee cherry husks
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh pomegranate juice
- 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ginger beer (such as Gosling's)
- Lime wheels (for serving)
- Bring agave nectar and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until agave nectar is incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in coffee cherry husks. Let steep at least 12 minutes.
- Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into an airtight container and chill until ready to use.
- Add tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, bitters, and 2 oz. Coffee-Cherry Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wheel.
nectar, cherry husks, blanco tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, bitters, ginger beer, wheels
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-husker-dew-56389581 (may not work)