Cocktails
El Pastor's Pina del Oro
Posted by Fiona Beckett (Google+) on May 3 2020 at 13:27
If you're looking for a cocktail to run up for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations try this delicious pineapple and sage-based Piña del Oro from El Pastor in London's Borough market. Perfect with a taco or two.
See also 6 of the best drinks to pair with tacos
Piña del Oro
50ml Tequila Herradura Reposado
60ml pineapple juice
15ml lime juice
15ml sage syrup
3 drops Peychaud bitters
Sage Syrup
1 litre water
I litre sugar
Bunch of sage
To make the sage syrup, pour boiling water on the sage leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the sage then add sugar and stir. Let cool.
Shake all the ingredients together and serve straight up in a sherry glass.
El Pastor is at 7a Stoney Street (Borough Market)
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