Guadalajara sits at the heart of Jalisco, where mariachi, shared tables and fields ofagave are inseparable from the region’s identity. For this edition, we stepped away from the familiar, building a gin around agave spirit with a gentle thread of smoke and spice - a nod to Mexico’s deep distilling and culinary traditions.
ABV:
40%
Method:
Pot & Vapour
Key botanicals:
Agave Spirit & Chilli
Distiller:
James
Signature Serve:
60ml Guadalajara Gin and 15ml Fresh Lime Juice served over ice and topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh jalepeno.
This month's cocktails:
Mariachi Matador
Ingredients
45ml Guadalajara Gin
45ml Pineapple Juice
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
10ml Agave Syrup
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 10-12 seconds, until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a Dehydrated Pineapple Wedge.
Guadalajara Cantrito
Ingredients
45ml Guadalajara Gin
25ml Fresh Orange Juice
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
10ml Agave Syrup
75ml Pink Grapefruit Soda
Small Pinch of Salt
Method
Half-rim a terracotta cup or highball glass with Chilli Salt and fill with ice.
Add Gin, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup and a pinch of Salt.
Stir well to combine.
Top with Pink Grapefruit Soda and gently stir.
Garnish with a Chilli Salt Half Rim and Grapefruit Wedge.