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Agave Mirage Ranch Water

A crisp, refreshing watermelon cocktail with a subtly salted finish. Discover this year’s most authentic representation of Ranch Water, crafted by contest winner Julio Xoxocotla from New York, NY.

SERVING SIZE:

1.5 oz 1800 Cristalino Tequila
3 oz Clarified Watermelon-Yuzu Juice (See recipe below)
3 oz Topo Chico
Splash of Fino Sherry
1 Drop Saline Solution
Grated Lime Zest and Watermelon Spear for Garnish

Add all the ingredients into a (highball) glass and stir with a bar spoon. Garnish: Grated lime zest and watermelon spear. Enjoy!

Clarified Watermelon-Yuzu Juice

4 ¼ Cups Watermelon Juice
¾ Cup Yuzu Juice
1 Cup Water
1 Tbsp of Agar Agar

Combine fine-strained watermelon juice and yuzu juice. In a medium saucepan, mix water and agar agar until combined. Bring to a boil and whisk the whole time, a few minutes. Remove from heat and slowly pour the combined watermelon-yuzu juice, still whisking. Plunge the pan into ice water to cool quickly. Wait about 5–10 minutes until it gels completely. Once gelled, put it through cheesecloth.

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Julio Xoxocotla from New York, NY

Julio Xoxocotla is a bartender from New York City. His career in hospitality started many years ago, but his passion for cocktail crafting began around 2012 at Ward III where he discovered his true love for the craft. His experience in hospitality speaks for itself: Ward III, The Rum House, Bouley (Test Kitchen & Botanicals), The Wayland, The Wild Son, Bar Lula, Cocktails In Motion and The Lions Bar & Grill.

Currently he’s the Head Bartender & Partner at The Lions Bar & Grill in East Village, NY. He has a special passion for agave distillates, Mexican Spirits & running.

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