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Tepache Cocktail

A refreshing and tangy cocktail made with fermented pineapple and tequila, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ripe pineapple peeled and cored
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup tequila
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Fresh pineapple wedges for garnish
  • Optional: chili powder for rim garnish

Equipment

  • Large glass jar or container for fermentation
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Pitcher
  • Shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by peeling and coring the pineapple.
  2. Cut the pineapple into chunks and place them in a large glass jar.
  3. Add the brown sugar and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Insert the cinnamon stick into the jar.
  5. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 12 hours.
  6. After 12 hours, strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher.
  7. In a shaker, combine 1 part of the tepache base, 1 part tequila, and the juice of a lime.
  8. Shake well to mix the flavors.
  9. Fill glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice.
  10. Garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can rim the glasses with chili powder.