The Story Behind The Turmericana Cocktail

Playing on tequila’s natural ability to pair with the earthy notes of turmeric, the Turmericana Cocktail is sure to inject a bit of novelty into your cocktail lineup. Starting with a ginger honey syrup, ground turmeric, lime juice, and a pour of Don Julio Blanco, the ingredients are served on the rocks with a turmeric and salt rim. The resulting golden-hued elixir — spicy and complex — showcases Don Julio Blanco’s versatility in this unique take on the Margarita.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Don Julio Blanco
  • 3/4 ounce ginger honey syrup
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  1. Mix turmeric and ginger honey syrup into a shaker.
  2. Add Don Julio Blanco and lime juice.
  3. Shake it well with ice.
  4. Combine turmeric and salt on a plate. Rim glass with turmeric salt.
  5. Strain into rocks glass with ice.

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Updated: 2022-02-04

This golden-hued elixir — spicy and complex — showcases Don Julio Blanco’s versatility in this unique take on the Margarita.

This recipe is sponsored by Don Julio.