ZERO PROOF
IS THE NEW BLACK
FOOD LA LA’S ZERO-PROOF SPICY MARG WITH SALTED
LIME RIM—YOUR NEW FAVORITE SUMMER SIP!
NBC's California Live came back to my kitchen last week to shake up one of my favorite cocktails! I've since gotten a lot of questions about “zero-proof” and how to make a great non-alcoholic cocktail because so often they taste and feel like you're just sippin' on juice.
Yuck.
Our two favorite suggestions:
Try a zero-proof spirit (aka non-alcoholic tequila) - Jen and I tried tons of these while we were at “Cocktail Camp” last fall, but this was by far our favorite. It's distilled with a spicy pepper so it gives you the bite of traditional tequila, but without any actual booze. Arrrrriba!
Try brewed (and cooled!) green tea - it will give you a nice rounded and refreshing drink, too!
Watch our live segment for all the details:
The perfect salted lime rim
How to add a little spice to your simple syrup
The unexpected secret ingredient to give your cocktail some froth and foam
Our favorite serving tips
We hope this cocktail helps you beat the heat this summer and feel good doin' it, too!
FOOD LA LA ZERO PROOF SPICY MARG
WITH SALTED LIME RIM
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz of zero proof tequila (we love BARE Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Tequila, or try brewed green tea)
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 jalapeno sliced and seeded
1 oz lime juice (+ zest of one lime)
1 oz aquafaba (water from a can of chickpeas)
Kosher salt
STEPS:
Make simple syrup: In small saucepan on medium to low heat add 1/4 cup of sugar and jalapeno with 1/4 cup of water and whisk until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make lime salt: Combine salt and zest in a food processor and pulse until salt is fine (or mix together with clean hands). Place on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the edge of glass, then dip in salt to create a salted rim. Set aside.
Combine & shake: In a shaker add 0.5 oz simple syrup, lime juice, aquafaba, and zero proof tequila (or brewed green tea). Add ice and shake HARD for 15-20 seconds.
Finish and sip: Strain into glass of choice (we love a martini glass for this one!) Garnish, sip and enjoy!