The Marigold Agave Cocktail- served at Donkey Taqueria – this craft cocktail was created during J’s visit to Donkey Taqueria in the Succulents- Not Quite Flower Episode of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom. Both Succulents and Marigold flowers partner to create the unique flower inspired deliciousness in this hand crafted flower cocktail!

Follow the Recipe below to create this flower inspired cocktail for yourself or friends!

Ingredients :
Marigold Infused Tequila
Agua Fresca
Apertif Wine
Peach Liqueur
Lime
Marigold Blossom

How to Instructions for infusing Tequila- place 6-8 Marigold flower heads inside cheesecloth and secure with string or rubber band-place into a closable container of room temperature Tequila for 4-7 days- remove bag of flowers and discard. Seal infused Tequila or place back into the bottle. The Marigold Flavor, essence and color will be transferred to the Tequila.

Prepare in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice

1 1/2 oz of Marigold Infused Tequila
1 1/2 oz of Agua Fresca
1 oz of Apertif Wine
1/2 oz of Peach Liqueur

Shake over ice and strain into a coupe glass
Garnish with a lime wheel and Marigold blossom- and squeeze with a lime.

This cocktail is featured in J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom- Succulents- Not quite flowers Episode!

Marigold Agave Cocktail- served at Donkey Taqueria on J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom