Recipes

Modelo Refrescante

True to its name, the modelo refrescante is, well, refreshing. Lime juice, agave nectar, cucumbers, and other delicious ingredients give you more flavors with less calories in this guilt-free drink.

  • Serves
    PEOPLE
  • prep
    MIN
    cook
    5 MIN
  • Skill
    9/10

Ingredients List

  • 12 oz. Modelo Especial®
  • 1/2 oz. mezcal
  • 1/2 oz. Chile Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 oz. agave nectar
  • 3 slices of cucumber
  • Cucumber wheel
  • 2-4 leaves of basil
  • Smoked salt (rim)

RecipePreparation

Modelo Refrescante

Modelo Refrescante

  1. Add cucumber slices, basil leaves, mezcal and lime juice to a pint glass.
  2. Muddle thoroughly.
  3. In a separate cocktail glass, rim the whole glass with a lime wedge and half the glass with smoked salt.
  4. Fill that glass halfway with ice and pour Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and agave nectar.
  5. Double strain the contents of the pint glass into the cocktail glass (make sure to press the cucumber and basil against the mesh strainer to remove all liquid).
  6. Top with Modelo Especial. Serve the remaining beer with the cocktail.
  7. Garnish: Smoked salt rim, cucumber wheel and basil leaves