Recipe - Drinks - La Morada

La Morada

2 oz Tequila (we recommend using Ocho Plata)
3/4 tsp Black Berry Jelly
1oz Lime juice
Ginger Beer

Mix tequila, Black Berry Jelly and Lime juice with ice in a shaker, pour in a tall glass, then top it up gently with ginger beer. 

Proportion Matters

Start small. A teaspoon may be enough. Too much preserve overwhelms and clouds structure. Think of preserves as seasoning — not foundation.

Texture & Clarity

Preserves naturally add body. If clarity matters, double strain through a fine sieve. If rustic texture is welcome, embrace it. Not every cocktail must be perfectly transparent. Some can be quietly expressive.

A Final Reflection

Once upon a time, sweetness was functional in cocktails. Now it can be intentional. A spoonful of preserve in a drink is not excess. It is character. And character, in both food and drink, is what lingers.