Race Day Melbourne Cocktail: Queensland Mango Margarita

METHOD:

1. Slice one half of a Queensland mango and remove the skin. Cut into 1-inch cubes. 
2. Add the mango cubes, tequila, lime, mango juice, agave syrup and salt to a shaker, and muddle together to crush the fruit. 
3. Add the ice and close the shaker. Shake hard for 5-7 seconds. 
4. Fill a rocks glass with ice and using the micro-tea strainer to catch the fruit pieces, and a hawthorn strainer (to hold the ice back), strain the cocktail into the glass. 
5. Take the mint sprig and gently tap against your wrist to release the oils. Add the mint sprig, stem side down, into the glass. 
6. Slice a lengthwise piece of the mango, like a spear, and add to the same place as the mint. Serve.

*1:1 Agave Syrup – yield 16 oz

10 oz Boiling water 
10 oz Organic agave syrup

1. Add both ingredients into a food-safe container and stir until dissolved. 
2. Once cool, add to a bottle, and close the cap. 
3. Add a date and name label, store in the fridge until use (you can use this right away). 

The syrup will keep up to 7-10 days refrigerated.