Fernando Castro

Cocktail Name: Jamaica a la Jalisco

By Fernando Castro

INGREDIENTS
  • 1.5 oz El Tesoro Blanco
  • 1.5 oz simple syrup
  • .75 oz hibiscus tea (directions below)
  • .5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice (Use a whole lime)
DIRECTIONS

HOW TO MAKE HIBISCUS TEA:
1 Cup of Hibiscus Flower

TOOLS NEEDED:
Shaking Tins
Strainer

DIRECTIONS:
Shake ingredients and pour over ice. Top with tonic

About Fernando Castro

A Bay Area native, Fernando was raised in Oakland, and been living in San Francisco for 2+ years. His bartending experience has ranged from Dosa and Tacolicious to TRES for the past 3 years, before becoming the bar lead at MERKADO. Outside of the work, he enjoys playing pool, meeting new people, and continues his passion for mezcal.

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