Agave Cloister
A tequila-based sour with Bénédictine and bitters that balances agave brightness with herbal honeyed depth.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1/4 oz Bénédictine
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Story
This was developed after you explicitly tested the compatibility of tequila with Bénédictine. I initially cautioned about balance and recommended restrained dosing of the liqueur, then you approved expanding the concept into a structured “house third cocktail.” The design prioritizes agave clarity while using Bénédictine as a soft herbal bridge rather than a sweetener.
Method
- Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe.
Notes
- Fits within sour-family conventions but diverges from standard Margarita taxonomy due to absence of orange liqueur; may require classification adjustment depending on catalog rules.