Mendocino Cocktail

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 15

Refreshing Mendocino Cocktail Recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

222

Sugar

17g

Fat

The Mendocino Cocktail is a fruity and spicy cocktail that is perfect for those who enjoy a little kick in their drinks. It's named after the Mendocino County in California, where passion fruit and guava are grown in abundance. This cocktail is a refreshing summer drink that can be served at parties or enjoyed on a lazy weekend afternoon. The spicy jalapeno adds a unique flavor to the cocktail, while the passion fruit and guava juice provide a sweet and fruity taste that will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	In a shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and diced jalapeno pepper.
2.	Add ice to the shaker and shake well.
3.	Pour the passion fruit juice and guava juice into a glass filled with ice.
4.	Strain the bourbon mixture into the glass.
5.	Stir well and serve immediately.

PROS

This cocktail is a unique blend of fruity and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

It’s easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

CONS

If you don’t enjoy spicy flavors, you may not like the jalapeno in this cocktail.

Also, the alcohol content in this cocktail is relatively high, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cocktail is not particularly healthy, the passion fruit juice and guava juice provide essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
The jalapeno pepper may also have some health benefits, including its ability to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 ounce Bourbon
	1/4 fresh lemon , juice of
	1 teaspoon diced jalapeno pepper , deseeded
	2 ounces passion fruit juice
	2 ounces guava juice