Cocktail Recipe: Doña Frida - Tequila Cocktail

This cocktail from Cartagena's El Barón is a peppery drink perfect for fall

You don't have to travel all the way to Colombia to get a taste of its burgeoning cocktail scene (although we highly recommend it). This autumnal sipper is adapted from the talented bartenders at El Barón in Cartagena, who are on the forefront of craft cocktails in the area. Pink peppercorns and cinnamon add a subtle spice that will keep your cocktail hour on point with the fall weather.

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Recipe adapted from El Barón, Cartagena, Colombia

Doña Frida
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Get a little taste of Cartagena with a peppery tequila drink.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
Servings
1
cocktail
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • For the Spiced Plum Jam
  • ¼ cup plum jam
  • ½ teaspoon ground pink peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cocktail
  • 1½ ounces silver tequila
  • ½ ounce Cointreau
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 bar spoons spiced plum jam
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Whole pink peppercorns, for garnish
  • Ice
Directions
  1. Make the spiced plum jam: In a small bowl, combine the jam, pink peppercorns and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  2. Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients and fill with ice. Shake until chilled and fine-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with pink peppercorns and serve.
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 423
Total Fat 0.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 72.1 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Total Sugars 48.9 g
Sodium 33.2 mg
Protein 0.7 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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